The TASP Talks Podcast

Chris, Brook, and Keya recap the 3rd season of the podcast and the 2023 Fall Convention.

Chris, Brook, and Keya discuss the current issues going on within the latest special session of the Texas Legislature.

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.

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.

Chris, Keya, and Brook sit down and just have a quick chat with each other.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Chris and Keya walk through all of the amazing things going on at the 2022 TASP Fall Convention with our event preview!

Chris, Keya, and Brook get to sit down with Dr. Strait again...Julia Strait that is! Julia shares her latest updates and what it is like to work in a variety of settings around School Psychology. 

Chris, Jenn, and Keya sit down with recurring podcast guest and all around awesome LSSP, Ashley Arnold. Ashley talks with the crew about the latest developments on the TXBEP/BHEC rules, the future of the title change, and some NASP guidance and support on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

The whole crew come together to talk with some LSSPs turned bosses, Amanda Real and John Reynolds. Amanda and John (and Dr. Baker!) share their experience with moving into admin roles and how being LSSPs shapes that experience. 

Brook and Chris team up with a counseling duo, Dr. Wendy Helmcamp and Cooper McClung. We explore the role and responsibility of the counselor, how they support students, and how counselors and LSSPs could begin to team up. 

Chris, Brook, and Dr. Baker go into the principal's office with Martin Silverman. Martin shares his vision for the role of the administrator, his understanding of the LSSP, and his own experience with moving into the podcast world. 

Chris, Brook, and Jenn check in with our next school psych couple: The McCleary's. Daniel and Lisa share their adventures in school psychology, private practice, and living and working in Small and Rural Texas.

Chris and Jenn are back with Dr. Gil Strait. Dr. Strait provides great information and insight into the ins and outs of the practice of Motivational Interviewing. 

We are wrapping up Disability Pride Month with a great discussion with Jenn Covington and Dr. Jessica O'Bleness, two school psychs with disabilities. Jenn and Jessica share insights and reflections with the podcast crew on the challenges and benefits that can come from having a disability as a school psych. 

Chris and Brook bring you the second go round with Stephanie Mathis, board member. Stephanie has taken over the role of Social Justice Committee chair and shares thoughts and updates about the goal and process. 

Chris and Brook spend a little time learning about blindness and visual impairments from Emily Coleman, Superintendent of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI).

On a very special episode of the TASP Talks podcast, Chris and Brook talk with NASP Delegate Ashley Arnold about the most recent TSBEP meeting on June 30th, 2022. 

Join Chris, Rachel, and Brook for part 2 of our conversation with Greg and Brad from Arcadia Cognerati. 

The TASP Talks Podcast team is joined by Dr. Rachel Team! Dr. Team shares about her history and her role as the chair of the School Safety and Crisis Response committee.

Chris and Brook are taking the lead today with Dr. Nancy Razo! Dr. Razo shares thoughts on the role of monolingual and bilingual evaluators in supporting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners. PLUS: a preview of what to expect from the in-person Summer Institute on South Padre Island!

Chris, Brook, and Keya are back alongside our newest host for Season 2, Dr. Jenn Baker. Come catch up with the hosts as they share some of what is in store for Season 2 of TASP Talks.

Welcome to the final midseason episode before the return of Season 2 of the TASP Talks Podcast. In this last of our irregular episodes, you will get to meet two more of our new TASP board members!

We have a super packed series to send off the midseason mailbags before we bring you Season 2 of the TASP Talks Podcast. Chris catches you up on our new TASP board members starting with a great trio: Carmen Needham, Elise Hendricker, and Nori Ryland!

In our last episode, we said farewell to our past president Stephanie Barbre. Today, we say hello to new president Kelsey Theis. Come listen in with Chris and Brook as we learn what led Kelsey to seeking the presidency, what she is looking forward to, and what awesome work is going on with TASP.