Episodes
Chris, Brook, and Keya recap the 3rd season of the podcast and the 2023 Fall Convention. Got a question or comment? reach us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 11/08/23
Published 11/08/23
Chris, Brook, and Keya discuss the current issues going on within the latest special session of the Texas Legislature. ⁠Don't forget to register for the 2023 TASP Fall Convention. This year's event will be in Frisco, TX from November 2-4.⁠⁠ Got a question or comment? reach us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 10/25/23
Chris and Brook sit down with the Fall Convention masterminds, Jessica Greve and Dr. Christie Chapman. Jessica and Christie share what it entails to put on a Convention as well as a preview of the amazing line up for this year. Don't forget to register for the 2023 TASP Fall Convention. This year's event will be in Frisco, TX from November 2-4.⁠ Got a question or comment? reach us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - ⁠https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 10/18/23
Brook is a solo host today, but he has two great guests: Tyler and Lina Kitson, the Kansas School Psych power couple. The Kitson's talk about some of the great efforts going on in their psych world, including the ESPS program, and lobbying for the removal of the term Emotional Disturbance. Don't forget to register for the 2023 TASP Fall Convention. This year's event will be in Frisco, TX from November 2-4. Got a question or comment? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane...
Published 10/18/23
Chris, Keya, and Brook sit down and just have a quick chat with each other. Don't forget to register for the 2023 TASP Fall Convention. This year's event will be in Frisco, TX from November 2-4. Got a question or comment? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 10/04/23
Chris, Brook, and Keya talk with Alec Marentic, Hawaiʻi Association of School Psychologists President and Chair of HASP’s Legislative Committee. Alec shares how his school psych journey brought him to Hawaiʻi, what it's like working in schools there, responding to the recent wildfires, and their latest plan for their annual conference. Interested in HASP Camp? Learn more here. Don't forget to register for the 2023 TASP Fall Convention. This year's event will be in Frisco, TX from...
Published 09/20/23
Chris, Brook, and Keya sit down with Morgan Sekula, TASP's current graduate student rep. Morgan shares some of the challenges and excitement of being in a doctoral population, her best advice, and a plug for the graduate student session at Convention. Don't forget to register for the 2023 TASP Fall Convention. This year's event will be in Frisco, TX from November 2-4. Got a question or comment? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 09/13/23
Brook is a lone host today with a wonderful guest: Dr. Linda Garza from United ISD. Dr. Garza shares her incredible experience in addressing mental health issues and suicide prevention. Got a question or comment? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 09/06/23
The whole crew talks with Kelsey Theis, Past President of TASP, about her experience with the NASP Public Policy Institute, how to take away information about the process, and how to engage in advocacy. Got a question or comment? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 08/30/23
Chris, Brook, and Keya sit down with the TASP Shortage and Workforce Committee Chair, Dr. Elise Hendricker. Dr. Hendricker shares about the inner workings of the TASP Shortage and Workforce Committee. Got a question or comment? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 08/23/23
Chris, Brook, and Keya sit down with Dr. Laurie Klose to talk about her time in leadership in TASP and NASP, working in higher ed, what it means to serve in a national organization, and what she's doing for school psychology now. NASP documents referenced: NASP Position Statement on Identification of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities NASP Resolution on Policing in Schools Letter from President Laurie Klose Regarding NASP’s Position on the Use of Police in Schools Got a...
Published 08/16/23
Chris, Brook, and Keya are guest free this week. The group talks about the recent Summer Institute and gearing up for a new school year. Got a question or comment for TASP Talks? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 08/09/23
Chris, Brook, and Keya sit down to talk with Stephanie D'costa (Instragram, Twitter). Dr. D'costa is an assistant professor of school psychology at St. Mary’s College (on the lands of the Ohlone peoples). Dr. D'costa shares her journey to school psychology, her work and research, and how to build community within your school psych network. Dr. D'costa's Helpful Resources: Decolonizing School Psychology Research article  List of Anti-Colonial Learning resources  Decolonizing...
Published 08/02/23
Chris and Brook get to spend a little time with Dr. Sruthi Swami. Dr. Swami is an assistant professor in the Ed.S. program at California State University, Sacramento where she teaches courses related to assessment, human development, social justice, and also supervises graduate students in an on-campus assessment clinic. This week's episode covers topics related to BIPOC research, her work with the AAPI subcommittee, and NASP Multicultural Affairs Committee work. Got a question or comment...
Published 07/26/23
Chris and Keya sit down with Laura and Emily. They share what it is like being in large district with over 100 school psychs, how to make changes in a big district, and how to support staff in ways that are in your control. Got a question or comment for TASP Talks? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 07/19/23
The whole team sits down to talk all things Assistive Technology with Melissa Matthews. Melissa shares her road to education, the power of language, and lots of great resources for supporting students. Got a question or comment for TASP Talks? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 07/12/23
Chris and Brook sit down with School Psychologist and podcast host Jennifer Roden. She talks about her history as a vocalist, surviving the pandemic in education, and the greatness of vegan hot dogs. You can check out the ask Jen Psych podcast here. Got a question or comment for TASP Talks? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 07/06/23
Chris, Brook, and Keya sit down with the other half of the dynamic duo, Dr. Kelsie Reed. Dr. Reed provides some great information on becoming a school psych during the pandemic, identity and representation, and her passion for strengths based work as a school psych. You can connect with Dr. Reed on Instagram here and see her work with the Strengths Based Collective here. You can learn more about the Black School Psychology Network and Summit here. Got a question or comment for TASP Talks?...
Published 06/28/23
Chris goes on another solo adventure with Dr. Kari Oyen, school psychology superstar of South Dakota. Dr. Oyen talks about her journey to school psychology, small and rural practice, and building the profession in academia. Dr. Oyen's Passions and Links: The NASP Advocacy Action Center Information about the NASP Public Policy Institute Got a question or comment? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 06/21/23
Brook and Keya have a podcast crossover with The Teacher Mama's Podcast to discuss mental wellness and educator burnout. Got a question or comment? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 06/14/23
Chris goes solo on the podcast today with an amazing guest, Dr. Byron McClure. Byron shares how he made his way into the field, why he thinks School Psychologists are so important, and the power of focusing on student strengths. Learn more about Dr. McClure's work - https://www.byronmcclure.com/ Follow Byron on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bmcclure6/ The Black School Psychologists Network - https://www.bspninc.com/ Got a question or comment? reach us...
Published 06/07/23
TASP Talks Season 3 is here! Chris and Brook are joined by Dr. Nancy Razo to talk about supporting mental health and the upcoming Summer Institute in South Padre Island. The TASP Summer Institute will be in South Padre Island on June 22-23rd. You can learn more and register for the event here. Got a question or comment? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 06/01/23
In our first mid season bonus episode, the TASP Talks team sits down with outgoing TASP president Kelsey Theis to discuss how her year running the board went and what she hopes to see in the future.  Got a question or comment? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 02/01/23
Happy National School Psychology Week! The whole podcast crew sits down to talk about their takeaways from the TASP Fall Convention and what they enjoyed about this season of the podcast.  You can vote in the TASP Election here. Got a question or comment? reach us at [email protected] Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Published 11/09/22