Congratulations to Claudia on the successful defense of her dissertation!! Excellent work!! 🎉🥳📑 #schoolpsych #gradlife #SMTTT

June is #PrideMonth! As future school psychs, we’re committed to safe, inclusive spaces where all students, staff & families feel seen & supported. Let’s uplift LGBTQ+ voices every day. 💛 🔗 nasponline.org/lgbtq #SchoolPsych #InclusionMatters #USMGradSchool

Big thanks to our USM School & Clinical Psych students for making the 2025 Head Start screening a success! You showed up, stepped up, and made a difference. 💛 #HeadStart2025 #USMGradSchool #FuturePsychologists #EarlyIntervention

Today on #Juneteenth, we honor the resilience of the Black community and reflect on freedom delayed. As school psychs, we recommit to creating spaces where Black students feel seen, valued, and free to thrive. #EquityInEducation #InclusiveSchools #FreedomDay

Congratulations to Fiso for proposing her Thesis today!! 💛🖤🦅 We are so proud of you! #SMTTT #USMSCHOOLPSYCH

Our students have had a great first few weeks back at their placements. Many of our students are jumping into new experiences this year, and we are all eager to see what the year brings. Happy back to school! 🍎🚌📚🎓 #gradschoollife #schoolpsychstudents #southernmiss

🎉 Congrats to Mikaela Anderson, 4th-year School Psych PhD student, on successfully defending her thesis today! Her master’s project explored boosting reading comprehension through Socratic seminars, an innovative way to support student engagement & outcomes👏🩷

This week, Lourdes Rodriguez and Brittany Garza (4th-year students), along with Trenity Spratley and Clinton Rolle (2nd-year students), led a presentation for teachers at Five County Head Start 🧸✨ with supervision by Dr. Zachary LaBrot.

September is #SuicidePrevention Month. As future school psychologists, we see the need: 20% of HS students have seriously considered suicide (41% of LGBTQ+ HS students). Schools matter. Connection matters. It saves lives.💙 Call/text 988 if you need help. #SchoolPsychology #NAMI

💙 September is Suicide Prevention Month. 🌐 Learn more: SAMHSA Warning Signs 📱 You can also reach out to: Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741 & Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 #SuicidePreventionMonth

The Diversity Committee wrapped up Hispanic Heritage Month by supporting a local gem; Lupita Ice Cream y Más! 🍨💛 We enjoyed amazing desserts while celebrating culture, community, and connection. #HispanicHeritageMonth #SupportLocal

🧠October is ADHD Awareness Month. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which means that it affects how the brain develops, especially in areas like attention, impulse control, organization, and emotion regulation. #ADHDAwarenessMonth 👩🏽‍💻Learn more: chadd.org

Today’s #NSPW2025 theme encourages us to broaden our experiences and impact in school psychology. Whether you’re a grad student, early-career practitioner, or seasoned pro—keep opening doors, exploring new roles, and planning your next steps. 💛🖤 #NASP #SchoolPsych

🎉 It’s National School Psychology Week! 🎉 This year’s theme, Finding Your Path, highlights how school psychologists help others navigate academic, social, emotional, and personal growth. #NSPW2025 #FindingYourPath #PromoteYourPath #SchoolPsychology #SchoolPsychologist

✨ Day #5 of National School Psychology Week ✨ We’re closing out #NSPW2025 by reflecting on the unique paths that led our students & faculty to school psychology. Each and every milestone (big or small) has shaped who we are today. 🌿