The TASP Talks Podcast

Register for the 2022 TASP Fall Convention here. (Episode originally aired June 30th, 2021) In our 1st installment of "Texas Legends of School Psychology", listen in as the TASP Talks team listens to stories for the early years in Texas school psych life from Dr. Dan Miller, Dr. Gail Cheramie, and Dr. Ginger Gates. Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org  Intro/Outro Music by...

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.  Register for the 2022 TASP Fall Convention here. Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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.  Register for the 2022 TASP Fall Convention here. Got a question or comment? reach us a...

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.  Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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.  Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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.  You can find Martin's podcasts The Second Question , The Texan Connection and This Ranger Life. Find Martin on Twitter: @MrSilverman116 IG: @the5silvermans FB: Ma...

Chris and Brook spend some time chatting with Amy Gravino , speaker, author, autism consultant, college coach and advocate. Amy shares about her work Sexuality and Sex education resources for people on the autism spectrum.  You can learn more about the Sex Ed for Self-Advocates curriculum here . You can also connect with Amy on social media: Instagram: @amy.gravino Twitter: @amygravino Facebo...

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. You can learn more about the SFA school psychology program here . You can also reach Dr. Daniel McCleary about the program directly here .  Got a question or comment? reach us at podca...

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.  If you would like to learn more about Motivational Interviewing, check out https://studentcheckup.org/ Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Its a Psychology Podcast crossover event! Chris and Jenn sit down with Julia and Gill Strait, the hosts of The Psychologists Podcast . Listen in as we dive into the amazing and interesting careers and lives of our guests! If you would like to learn more about Motivational Interviewing, check out https://studentcheckup.org/ Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Outro Music...

Chris, Brook, and Jenn sit down with Dr. Cherry Lee, educator extraordinaire. Dr. Lee talks all things dyslexia: the history, the present, responding to dyselxia as an ISD and TEA. 

The TASP Talks Podcast crew is here to bring you an amazing interview with the BCBAs of HomeMade Happy. Jenny Silver-Owens and Kimberly Sadovich share their journey and talk about the amazing supports and resources they like to use while working with families.  You can follow them on Instagram @homemadehappy See their website here: https://www.teamhomemadehappy.com/

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.  Check out the Facebook Group School Psychs with Chronic Illness and Disability. Got a...

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.  Want to join the Social Justice Committee? Reach out to Stephanie Mathis at socialjustice@txasp.org Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Outro Music by Shane...

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). Check out Emily on the TSBVI podcast A Sense of Texas Information about White Cane Day here Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Chris and Brook spotlight Juliana Ramirez ( @the.bilingual.school.psych on Instagram ) to discuss being a bilingual evaluator in another state, shortage issues, and alternate projects as a school psych. Interested in working with the School Shortage Task Force in Texas? Contact Dr. Elise Hendricker at schoolpsych-shortage@txasp.org Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Out...

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.  Interested in joining TASP? Click here for more information. Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Join Chris, Rachel, and Brook for part 2 of our conversation with Greg and Brad from Arcadia Cognerati.  If you are in need of school safety or crisis response resources, you can reach Dr. Team at schoolsafety@txasp.org Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Chris, Brook, and Dr. Rachel Team sit down with the founders of Arcadia Cognerati to discuss safety and security. If you are in need of school safety or crisis response resources, you can reach Dr. Team at schoolsafety@txasp.org Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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. If you are in need of school safety or crisis response resources, you can reach Dr. Team at schoolsafety@txasp.org Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermanso...

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! You still haver time to register for the summer institute on June 23rd-24th. Click here for more informat...

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. Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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! Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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! Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org Intro/Outro Music by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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. Got a question or comment? reach us at podcast@txasp.org