Celebrating Fifteen Years

In 2002 I attended a briefing by the National Institute on Education on the future of education in the USA. I was a newly appointed Associate Dean for Research at Florida State University's College of Education and was looking

forward to the briefing. The presentation was well conceived and quite thorough, but from my perspective there was one glaring omission. No mention of psychology's contribution to future planning by the NIE of its blueprint for 21st century education in the US. I enquired, “ What was the basis for the omission?” and the response from the

presenter was quite chilling, “ We never considered it.” I was stunned!At the end of the presentation Dr. Rena Subotnik and I began to talk and we decided that as psychologists we

needed to correct this situation. We approached Cynthia Belar, the Executive Director of the Education Directorate and discussed possible remedies. Dr. Belar suggested that we engage various divisions within APA for support.

Division 16, school psychology, offered us an hour at an upcoming APA convention to see if there was any collateral interest in mounting some kind of effort to make APA more visible and a viable partner in solving some of the

problems facing American education. At the convention, Division 16’s conversation hour we had informal representatives of myriad divisions in attendance. The general consensus was we should mount an effort to tackle this oversight. Drs Subotnik, Belar and I continued our discussions as to a possible vehicle for APA and we decided

that an informal group should be formed to challenge the assumptions behind NIE’s oversight.Much to our surprise when the call went out a large number of Divisions and Interest Groups wanted to participate

in what was to become the Coalition for Psychology in the Schools and Education. Dr Belar was able to provide a small budget to help get us started and provide staff assistance through Dr. Subotnik. I was elected the first chair

of the Coalition. We developed an ambitious agenda for the Coalition that ranged from a national survey of teachers to various

position papers. We made sure to keep the APA membership informed about our activities through articles in the Monitor, presentations at APA and other outlets. It is a very rewarding experience to see how the coalition has flourished from an idea shared by two to a thriving enterprise that has been in existence for over fifteen years.

Steve Rollin,Founding Chair

“Congratulations on your 15th anniversary. It is with very warm feelings that I remember the beginning. Rena, Steve Rollin and I had so many discussions about how to facilitate the expertise and energy in these organizations to help APA make

contributions to psychology in education, not just education in psychology. I do believe that forming the Coalition has been essential in that effort. Over the years

you have created not just a voice, but tangible “products” in the service of that mission. Yes, there is always more to do as psychology’s potential for contribution is

not yet fully realized, but you have made so much progress. Among APA staff, Rena has been the driving force in this endeavor. She is a

relentless supporter who has helped institutionalize this agenda as part of APA. Some of you may recall that with your support early in the 2000’s, APA changed its formal mission statement to include contributions to education (in addition to health and human welfare). I hope that you will continue to thrive in your important work,

and want you to know how appreciative I remain of your work to date.

Cynthia Belar, former Executive Director of the Education

Directorate and former APA CEO

“I served on the Coalition from 2010 to 2013. In addition to the opportunity to work with psychologists from several different fields to advance the role our science can play in schools and education, membership enabled me to have a voice

on a number of public policy issues confronting children and students in America. Two opportunities stand out for me. During the time I was on the Coalition I was serving as dean of education and the University of Arizona, and I was eager

to lend my voice to important educational policy issues at the state and national level. I asked if APA would nominate me to serve on the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee for the US Department of Education addressing potential changes to Titles II and IV of the Higher Education Act of 2008. I was selected to serve by the Department of Education and the work, undertaken in 2012, was contentious. The representatives failed to find consensus on all issues, and in the end we

failed to make recommendations that were acceptable under the required procedures guiding our rulemaking. I was actually pleased with that outcome, given that there was a distinct possibility that a new set of rules could have upset

many decades of excellent financial support for students in colleges and universities across the country.One of the issues that was raised in the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee dealt with how teacher education programs

ought to be evaluated for the purposes of quality assurance. In the process of reporting back to the Coalition on my work on the Committee, we collectively decided to write a white paper on APA’s position on teacher education program

assessment and accountability. With Rena’s guidance, we assembled a first rate group of psychological scientists (Mary Brabeck, Carol Dwyer, Kirk Geisinger, George Noell, Bob Pianta, Rena Subotnik, Frank Worrell, and myself) and wrote the white paper, which was approved by APA as a policy recommendation. We followed with an article for the field that

was published in Theory Into Practice in 2016.Serving on the Coalition was a terrific opportunity to contribute to psychological science and its influence in education and schooling. Two decades of contributions seems like a long time, but our country needs this voice and I hope there

are many more decades of the Coalition’s work in the future.”

Ronald Marx, Ph.D.Division 15

ReferenceBrabeck, M. M., Dwyer, C. A., Geisinger, K. F., Marx, R. W., Noell, G. H., Pianta, R. C., Subotnik, R. F., & Worrell, F. C. (2016). Assessing

the assessments of teacher preparation. Theory Into Practice, 55(2), 160-167

“Working with the Coalition was a very meaningful intellectual and professional experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the discussions and brainstorming sessions about how to maximize the impact of

psychology in schools and education. There was great camaraderie and friendship. I learned a great deal from my colleagues in other areas of psychology. For me, it was a rare opportunity to synergize what various sub-disciplines of psychology can offer education and

kids. We did not only have fun, but we also produced! We benefited from great leadership by Rena and other colleagues.

I miss you all.”

Isaac Prilleltensky, Ph.D.Division 27

“I have been blessed in my career as a psychologist with many opportunities to serve as a member of APA. Each has been a privilege for which I am

grateful; however, serving as a member of the Coalition was particularly near and dear to my heart. As a trainer of educational psychologists and a member of a College of Education faculty, I have lived the hope and value created by

excellent public education, as well as the implicit biases and devaluing of educators. In the years that I served on the Coalition, APA seemed dominated by clinical practice concerns. The Coalition was a bright star that brought the science of psychology to the practice of teaching in public education. Then, as now, I view it to be a noble and challenging mission that benefits the many

with small voices who would otherwise be unserved. I personally thank those who inspired the creation of the Coalition and worked tirelessly to continue

its success.

Cindy Carlson, Ph.D.Division 43

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“Division 35 has been represented at the Coalition by many

outstanding members. We are grateful for the service that Drs. Jessica Henderson Daniels, Ane Marinez-Lora, Mary Brabeck,

John Murray, and Tammy Hughes have done in supporting the

crucial role that education plays in our world and for youth.”

Division 35Drafted by Yuying Tsong, Ph.D.

“Division 15 has been a proud supporter of the Coalition for Psychology in Schools and

Education since its inception. Division 15’s engagement with the Coalition is a vital part of our mission to broaden the impact of psychology in education. A great example of the Coalition’s

impact is the Top 20. This has been an exemplary illustration of how to leverage

research in the psychology of learning and motivation to make a real difference in the lives

of teachers and students. Congratulations on this milestone and a warm thank you to the

leadership and staff at APA and to the Coalition members who have served over the years.

Division 15 looks forward to continuing our collaborative relationship with the Coalition for

the next 20 years.”

Division 15Drafted by Gale Sinatra, Ph.D.

“The APA Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA) is pleased to extend its congratulations to the Coalition on Psychology in the Schools and Education (CPSE) on its

15th year anniversary. Over the years, CEMA has consistently sent a liaison to attend CPSE meetings and to contribute to projects and activities proposed and implemented by CPSE, as well as to propose activities that could be taken on by CPSE. CEMA continues to believe that the projects and activities have been meaningful and productive. Moreover, those efforts have

contributed well to the knowledge about psychology’s role in the schools, and in education.Current and past CEMA liaisons: Dr. Elizabeth M. Vera, Loyola University Chicago, Dr.

Stephen Quintana, University of Wisconsin at Madison; Dr. Markeda Newell, Loyola University Chicago; Dr. Scott Graves, Jr., The Ohio State University; Dr. Jamilia Blake, Texas A&M University, Austin, and Dr. Tara C. Raines, the University of Denver (2018), have demonstrated CEMA’s strong commitment to the work and efforts of the CSPE. For

their hard work and contributions, CEMA is especially thankful and appreciative.CEMA believes that the work and contributions of CPSE will continue to present

psychology’s positive influence in the schools and education for many years to come. Therefore, acknowledging these first 15 years is an honor and privilege. The CPSE may

continue to count on CEMA’s involvement and support.”

APA Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs

Drafted by Sherry Wynn

“I had just joined the Division 53 executive committee as the member at large and a query came from a new coaltionrelated to schools. Marilyn Erickson was the inaugural member of the Coalitionn e from our division but she needed

to take a leave (as best as I recall) and another member was needed. I had only one other experience with an APA committee and it was less than stellar with interminable discussions that seemed to lead nowhere. I slunked down

into my seat and pretended not to hear my name called. But our president at the time, Bill Pelham, my former major professor, was on to my game. “Marc, this looks like a perfect fit for you.” Absolutely, I said with feigned

enthusiasm, and next thing I knew I was heading to DC for my first meeting.We met in what was then the new APA building, a luxurious setting in remarkable contrast to my drab office in the

old Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (among the features was a new type of coffee machine that used pods instead of coffee grounds). Although I entered the meeting skeptical, from the start it was clear that this group was different

from my other experience. In place of endless discussions of abstract policies, we were talking about schools and what makes them successful. It is an old adage that the problem with educational research is that you have

educators who don’t know research and researchers who don’t know schools but very clearly that was not the case here. I vividly recall the passion of the group as we talked about teachers and their needs and experiences. Truly

impressive was the diversity of views. Developmental psychologists, applied behavior analysts, clinical psychologists, and school psychologists all had a say and I was immediately hooked. This, I thought, is what APA

can do like no other group. The discussions were stimulating and if I was not already hooked the group got me even more invested by deciding that we needed more data to inform our decisions. And this meant we need our own

survey. I remember coming home with a mission to get as many urban teachers to complete this as I could. You need a voice, because this survey can make a difference, I told them.

APA is a complex organization but the Coalition is a simple concept. What if we all worked together to improve schools? What would this look like? This, I think, is a template for APA at its best. I very much value my time on the Coalition and I am grateful for the opportunity it provided for me to contribute to policy. What a legacy and what a

guide for the future!”

Marc Atkins, Ph.D.Division 27 and Division 53

“The coalition and its activities are very important for our division and we are delighted and honoured to be a part.

I'm really pleased to acknowledge the work of the Coalition and

particularly the efforts of our divisional representatives. Thank you all.”

Division 7Drafted by M.E. Lamb

“Getting psychology out into the community and into the schools is an important role for CPTA and APA more broadly. CPSE has been incredibly productive in creating awareness and creating value for psychology in schools through projects like the Top 20

Principles from Psychology, including an early childhood version, and multiple language versions, the Academic Caring of

Adolescents video module, mental health primers, the Top 20 badges program, the teacher and educator needs surveys, the

Education Town Hall at the 2018 APA meeting (Applying Psychological Science to Teaching, Learning, and Well-Being in

Schools), and many others. CPTA has strongly supported partnering and contributing to CPSE and will continue to do so.”

Fred Oswald (Chair, CPTA)Drafted by Pat Kyllonen

“When Rena Subotnik came to Division 10 to ask for a representative to the Coalition

it took me a fraction of a second to say, "I'm in." The first project we worked on was the top 20 Teaching and Learning

Principles. I was very excited that creativity made it to number 8 on the list:

"Student creativity can be fostered." Fellow members of the Coalition also

offered great support for the Creativity in the Classroom video which is on the APA

website and You Tube. I met many wonderful educators during my four years

on the coalition -- it was a great professional and personal experience.”

Steven PritzkerDivision 10

“I have really enjoyed my time as a member with the Coalition. So often we as

psychologists work in silos with little consideration for the larger impact of our work

and how it may be used to promote and advance educational practice. My time with CPSE reinforced my belief in the importance

of interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary science but also cemented the central role of psychological theory in education. I am so

grateful for the experience to have met and worked in partner with such amazing

psychologists. Thank you CPSE.

Jamilia Blake, Ph.D.CEMA/CARED

“Congratulations to the Coalition for Psychology in School and Education on turning 15! My brief comments do not begin to

capture how much I value the Coalition. The meetings were always stimulating and productive. Colleagues across the spectrum of psychological specialties and a Who’s Who selection of guests discussed and addressed issues about which I care deeply. I

appreciated the support for the team-training project, one example of how the Coalition brought colleagues together around projects

from development through to completion. A very big THANK YOU to Rena and her outstanding staff for all they did and are doing to

make the Coalition so successful. I look forward to seeing the Coalition continue for many years into the future.”

Sylvia Rosenfield, Ph.D.Division 13 and Division 16

December 2015

December 2017

December 2011

I joined the Coalition as an early career faculty member who was still learning how to be faculty member and academic in psychology. I was immediately embraced by the Coalition, and this

experience provided me with some of the most rewarding accomplishments of my career to date. While I enjoyed the rich, complex discussions we would have about topics in education and

psychology, the experience that has impacted me the most was my work on the TeachTeamworkproject. The TeachTeamwork project was an interdisciplinary collaborative project led by Sylvia

Rosenfield. The purpose of TeachTeamwork was to provide an evidence-based, foundational guide that educators could use to create and maintain effective teams in school-based settings. Our team worked for several years to develop a 5-module, online guide that was accessible to all educators. Through this work, I developed a deeper understanding of effective teams, but I also learned how

different disciplines can work together to improve K-12 school-based practices. The TeachTeamworkproject expanded to include an APA conference presentation as well as two articles (one in the

American Psychologist). I cannot say enough about how much the Coalition has shaped my identity as a psychologist,

collaborator, and colleague. The Coalition is a place for learning, critical thinking, the advancement of new ideas as well as the translation of existing evidence into practice. On top of all of this, the

Coalition members are wonderful colleagues. I have made lifelong friends as a member of the Coalition, and I will always be there to support all Coalition activities. Thank you for welcoming me

in and letting me be part of this wonderful group of scholars and leaders in psychology and education. I know you all will continue to do substantive work that improves education! Happy 15th

Anniversary!

Markeda Newell, Ph.D.Division 13 & CEMA/CARED

June 2012

Top 20 Principles from Psychology for PreK-12 Teaching and Learning Professional Development

Seminar at Two Rivers Public Charter SchoolDecember 2013

“As an early career psychologist I experienced membership in the Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education as a wonderful opportunity to learn

about the American Psychological Association (APA) and how it carries out its mission to increase the understanding and use of psychological knowledge. During my tenure, the Coalition and its members carried out APA’s mission both in depth and in breadth. For example, we assiduously developed an in-depth survey focused on increasing our understanding of how to disseminate psychological science related to learning and teaching in ways that teachers

experience as accessible. We also used our expertise in elementary and secondary education to inform and articulate APA’s recommendations to

Congress to improve No Child Left Behind (NCLB), also referred to as the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.”

Ané M. Maríñez-Lora, Ph.D.Division 35

“Please accept my warmest congratulations on the 15th anniversary of the Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education. I was fortunate to witness the coalition’s

formation and to support its early development as a former APA staff member. There were so many exciting ideas shared by Coalition members in those early meetings for

how behavioral science can inform and improve the learning and development of students. It was an excellent professional learning opportunity to help synthesize

those ideas (being the guy who drafted the minutes!) as well as to support the development of several early projects. These included the postdoctoral education

research training program, the Other 3 Rs: Reasoning, Responsibility, and Resilience project, and the Center’s initial work on the Guide to Multiple Methods. On a more personal note of appreciation, being a part of the Coalition’s work really provided excellent preparation for my current role directing the research and professional

development activities of the National Academy of Education, and it also inspired me to further my own graduate education and professional development as an education

researcher. I look forward to keeping up to date on the Coalition’s activities, and I extend my very best wishes for the Coalition’s continued growth and success.”

Greg WhiteFormer APA CPSE Staff

“Of all the professional and organizational groups that I was involved in during the course of my pre-and post doctoral training (and there were many), the APA Coalition stands out as the most enriching, exciting,

productive, and healthy working groups I encountered. When I began with the Coalition, I was still working on my post doctoral training. I extremely

fortunate to be able to coordinate on the Coalition with colleagues who were well established in their professional lives. I was taken aback by the degree of openness and warmth and hospitality that was shown by all. The Coalition is

a very special place and I hope it goes on to have many more years of productive collaboration. And the The George!? And the food!? Oh my

goodness, a lovely setting, good food, and good people...what more could one ask for?

Thank you Rena and all! Thank you APA!”

Karin Hodges, PsyDDivision 45 and BEA

“I served as the second representative to the Coalition from Division 10, the Society for the Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts. The

Coalition made an immediate impression on me for several reasons: It was a unique opportunity to collaborate on education projects with a diverse group of psychologists, the group was incredibly passionate, dedicated, and well-

organized, and there was a strong focus on creating interesting, helpful projects that could be brought to fruition. This “Let’s get it done!” attitude was refreshing, and the products during my time with the Coalition are

marked by the high quality you would expect from such a great collaborative atmosphere. In particular, the Top 20 Principles document, its many

translations into other languages, and the version of the report focused on gifted learners and talent development are truly seminal documents that are helping move education forward – and all over the world, not just in the U.S.

I appreciate being able to play a small part in the Coalition’s work and am very pleased that Division 10 remains an active member.”

Jonathan Plucker, Ph.D.Division 10

I was honored to represent the Board of Scientific Affairs and to serve on the Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education from 2012 to 2018. My first involvement was with the

group that co-authored the"Top 20 principles ..." My students read it at the beginning of educational psychology classes I teach. It provides a great overview of what we will study during the semester. Those who have taught in public schools appreciate it and send it to

other teachers and principals with whom they work. This semester, my students from China were thrilled to read it in their home language, Mandarin. On my Fulbright to Budapest this fall, I will assemble a group to translate this publication to Hungarian. What an incredible

opportunity it has been to work with such outstanding people who represent so many different divisions and interest groups within APA. What we share is passion for applying

psychology research to educational practice. It was the most congenial and productive group with whom I have ever worked. These projects and publications will impact educational

practice in the long-term.

Darlene DeMarie, Ph.D.Division 15

“Congratulations on 15 years of bringing psychology into education with dedication and conviction. I

will always remember my time on the Coalition as one of the most

rewarding service opportunities of my career. Here’s to the next 15

years of improving education through psychology.”

Gale Sinatra, Ph.D.Division 15

“Congratulations to Rena and to the Coalition's present and past members. It was a privilege to be a part of the group. I will always remember the great sense of mission among members, the impact of

the projects on which the Coalition focused, and the tremendous leadership. Plus, the food was always terrific!! Many

thanks for welcoming me during those years. Warm regards.”

Jim Mahalik, Ph.D.Division 51

“Congratulations on the 15th Anniversary of APA's Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education! And what a busy 15 years they have been!

I remember sitting around a table somewhere with colleagues about 20 years ago, talking about what we/APA should be doing to better link psychology and education, and I remember how excited we were when the Coalition was formed. It has

been gratifying to see the effective work that the Coalition has done, particularly in creating a large number of crucially important products and documents that have better cemented psychology's stake, position, and influence in U.S. education. The Society of Counseling Psychology/Division 17 is very proud to have been a part of these efforts, through the dedicated

service of some of counseling psychology's most important thought leaders: Drs. Mary Brabeck, Hardin Coleman, Kimberly Howard, Scott Solberg, Stephen Rollin, and Mike Waldo. We are profoundly grateful for their contributions to this

important work.Many counseling psychologists find their professional homes in schools and colleges of education, so we know well the

mutual benefit that accrues from linkages between those who call themselves "psychologists" and those who call themselves "educators" -- and SCP has a large portion of professionals who embrace both labels gladly. We also have

substantial numbers of members whose professional commitments lie in vocational and career development, many of whom work closely with colleagues in secondary and vocational education settings. Finally, we have large numbers of counseling psychologists who work in college counseling and career centers, as well as higher education administrators who serve as

chief diversity officers in their institutions. In short, we counseling psychologists are everywhere in the educational system, and we understand well the need for and importance of the work the Coalition does on behalf of psychology.

As you might expect, counseling psychologists also are highly invested in the future of U.S. education -- and now, more than ever, our perspectives and values as psychologists are desperately needed in protecting education from ever-growing

threats. Thus, on this, the 15th Anniversary of the Coalition, SCP/Division 17 pledges our continued support. We will continue to send you highly capable, dedicated leaders, and we will stand with you in solidarity and common purpose to

employ psychological knowledge and principles in the service of strengthening and advancing educational opportunities for all people.”

Division 17 and Society of Counseling PsychologyDrafted by Ruth Fassinger, Ph.D.

I am so pleased to wish the APA Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education a happy 15th anniversary! Involvement in CPSE has been a truly wonderful part of

my professional life. As a Counseling Psychologist interested in supporting the

success of our schools, our Pre-K-12 students, and our school-based

professionals, CPSE has provided me with an opportunity to work on meaningful projects with like-minded colleagues

across APA. The work of CPSE is so very important - none of this would have been

possible without Rena – you are an inspiration! And thank you to Maha and

Maie, too!

Kimberly Howard, Ph.D.

Being a member of the Coalition is a chance to have a shared sense of mission

with other psychologists interested in issues related to schools and schooling.

Our twice-a-year meetings are enjoyable, in part, because we all have different

areas of training and expertise and yet we are all interested in working on

addressing the needs of schools and teachers. I appreciate the work members put into producing high quality, research-informed materials that can be put into use by teachers and school personnel.

Timothy W. Curby, PhD

“It is an honor and a joy to be a part of the Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education. So many organizations seek to influence preK-12 education, but with the Coalition, it's more about enhancement than influence. It is refreshing to see how much respect the group has for professionals working directly

with children and how that directs the coalition's initiatives meant to support what our schools are doing.

Since joining the Coalition, I've observed how projects are developed by careful consideration of data and evidence to inform the work toward areas deserving of need. From all of the work on the Teacher Needs

Survey to a deeper look into the recommendations from the APA's Presidential Task Force on Educational Disparities all of the Coalition's work is driven by evidence rather than educational fads

and trends that pervade the field of education.As a member of the Coalition, I took part of the final efforts to create the Adolescent Caring module for

teachers and started working on the Mental Health Primers project. Both of these projects are examples of the Coalition's efforts to provide resources to improve and strengthen the work of preK-12 educators.

I love the opportunity to sit around the table with individuals whose primary focus ranges from psychometrics to the arts and creativity with a singular focus of how their expertise can be applied to the challenges faced in schools to create a better society through education. I often sit in awe of the

credentials of the people who surround me at the coalition meetings, but I've never felt anything less than an equal, and after leaving our meetings and returning to my classroom, I leave with a renewed

strength knowing that so many others are doing the good work along side me.Congratulations on fifteen years of good work and service, and I look forward to the good work that will

be done in the years to come.

Steven TurnerTOPSS

I have been very fortunate to serve as Division 53 representative to the Coalition since 2011. Simply put, being a part of this coalition has been among the most

gratifying experiences in my professional life in terms of the importance of Coalition activities and projects as well as regarding the development of strong

connections with colleagues who represent a variety of backgrounds and experiences. In particular, the Coalition does critically important work to address the oft-lamented gap between psychological science and community practice, in this case the specific gap between research and practice in school settings. This direct focus on translating research to practice in schools is very consistent with one of my career-long goals as a scientist-practitioner. Thus, I greatly appreciate having had the opportunity to work under Rena Subotnik's excellent leadership and to collaborate with esteemed colleagues from a variety of psychological sub-

disciplines. Congratulations to Rena, the APA, and my Coalition colleagues (past and present) on reaching this important milestone!

George DuPaulDivision 53

“I joined the Coalition in its early stages. Representing Division 25, The Division for Behavior Analysis, I helped promote the

theme of promoting evidence-based practices and the collection of data. I participated in the first Coalition Project - " The Teacher

Needs Survey", helping to provide a data-based focus on directions the Coalition could take in future projects. I also participated in

the early discussions on the "The Top 20 Principles..." project and provided comments on a draft of this project. Due to conflicts, I am

no longer able to participate in meetings, and I miss the important work of the Coalition and I wish the current members the best as they continue to contribute to enhancing educational

practices.”

Larry Alferink, Ph.D.Division 25

“I especially appreciated how individuals from many different areas of psychology could come together with a common goal of advancing the application of psychology to education and school settings. By interacting with the various members, I learned so

much about how other disciplines within the field conceptualized learning, psychology, and the integration of their specific interest areas into the products of this committee. I have shared the Top 20 Principles with my teacher education colleagues and the High Five document with two practitioners who work with Head Start centers across western Nebraska. It was an honor to be a part of

this incredibly gifted group of people.”

Robyn Hess, Ph.D., ABPPCPTA

Top 20 Badges

Serving on the Coalition team has been an amazing experience! At my first Coalition meeting we designed useful materials for early childhood

teachers on how to implement psychology ideas in their classrooms to improve learning and motivation

for their students. It's awesome knowing that we are making a direct

impact on schools.

Benjamin C. Heddy, Ph.D.

Being part of CPSE inspires me to be a better psychologist. The Coalition

supports active advocacy for children, promotes the application of science to teaching and learning, and engages

partners across the U.S. and the world. The opportunity to be a part of a group of talented researchers and clinicians, all of whom work tirelessly to create positive change for youth and those working on

their behalf, is the reason I decided on the profession of psychology and the mission of the APA. Thank you to the CPSE for

allowing me to be involved!

Amanda Clinton, PhD

“Congratulations to the Coalition on 15 years of promoting psychology in education! I am happy to have been a small part of the Coalition's illustrious history, and am proud to have represented TOPSS and

high school teachers in the work I undertook on behalf of the Coalition. I have been truly lucky in my 30 years of teaching to have been able to teach a subject I love. My teaching has benefited from the efforts

of many professionals, like those in the Coalition, who work hard to improve how we teach in the classroom.

It has been more than a decade since my involvement with the Coalition's efforts. I am grateful that it was important to include a high school psychology teacher in the mix. I always felt that my input was

valued. The projects I remember working with included disseminating a Teachers' Needs Survey to help provide support to teachers in areas such as classroom management and instructional strategies. I was

happy to know that the Coalition wanted to hear from teachers to help create resources that would actually be useful to them. I also remember working with the Coalition on identifying diversity

resources that could be compiled to help teachers include more diversity issues into their lessons. This was hard work, so we divided topics amongst ourselves so that we could search for resources more

efficiently. This was an exciting undertaking and it was so satisfying when all of the resources were compiled into a very impressive collection. This was a real team effort, and I was very proud of what had

been accomplished.This experience helped me grow as an educator, and also helped me appreciate the contributions of

psychology to my profession. I can only hope that other educators have been helped by the diligence shown by those who gave of their time and talents to the Coalition's initiatives. Congratulations, again,

on the good work you do for so many. Thank you so much.”

Marissa M. SarabandoTOPSS

June 2017

December 2018

50th Anniversary Celebration

Steve RollinsCoalition Chair

2003-2005

Coalition Members2003‐2005

Steve Rollins, Chair

Division 12 Ray LorionDivision 13  Sylvia RosenfieldDivision 15 James Royer, Barry 

Zimmerman, Patricia Alexander, & Angela O’Donnell

Division 16 Angeleque Akin‐Little, Steven Little, Sylvia Rosenfield, Jane Conoley, Gary Stoner, & Edward Gaughan

Division 17 Mary Brabeck & Scott Solberg

Division 25 Larry AlferinkDivision 27 Robert Felner & Marc AtkinsDivision 35 Jessica Henderson Daniel & 

Ane Marinez‐LoraDivision 37 Laura Nabors

Division 53 Marilyn Erickson & Marc Atkinson

BEA Cindy Carlson & Mary Brabeck

CAC Jeffrey Haugaard

CEMA/CARED Elizabeth Marie Vera & Stephen Quintana

CPTA Tom Kubiszyn & Sam Ortiz

PT@CC  Pat Puccio

TOPSS Marissa Sarabando, Debbie Park, & Mary Jean Voigt

APA Staff:Rena SubotnikGreg White

Scott SolbergCoalition Chair

2006-2007

Coalition Members2006‐2007

Scott Solberg, Chair

Division 5 Mary Pitoniak

Division 7 Lynn Liben

Division 12 Ray Lorion

Division 15  Angela O’Donnell, Roger Azevedo, & Tamera Murdock

Division 16 Gary Stoner

Division 17 Stephen Rollin

Division 25 Larry Alferink

Division 27 Olga Acosta Price & Robert Felner

Division 35 Ane Marinez‐Lora

Division 37 Jeffrey Haugaard

Division 43 Cindy Carlson

Division 45  Sandra Graham

Division 53 Robert McMahon & Marilyn Erickson

BEA Mary Brabeck & Jane Conoley

BPA  Peter Sheras

BSA Joan Lucariello

CEMA/CARED Stephen Quintana

CPTA Jeffrey Braden & Sam Ortiz

PT@CC Pat Puccio

TOPSS Marissa Sarabando, Debbie Park, & Mary Jean Voigt

APA Staff:Rena SubotnikAshley Edmiston

Gary StonerCoalition Chair

2008-2009

Coalition Members2008‐2009

Gary Stoner, Chair

Division 5 Mary PitoniakDivision 7 Lynn LibenDivision 10 Steven PritzkerDivision 13 Sylvia RosenfieldDivision 15 Eric AndermanDivision 17 Hardin ColemanDivision 25 Larry AlferinkDivision 27 Isaac PrilleltenskyDivision 35 Mary BrabeckDivision 37 Jeffrey Haugaard

Division 46 Peter SherasDivision 53 Cari McCartyTOPPS Marie SmithPsi Chi Jason YoungBEA Carol DwyerBSA Joan Lucariello

APA Staff:Rena SubotnikAshley Edmiston

Jane ConoleyCoalition Chair

2010-2011

Coalition Members2010‐2011

Jane Conoley, Chair

Division 5 Mary Pitoniak

Division 7 Adam Winsler

Division 8 Josh Aronson

Division 10 Steven Pritzker

Division 13 Sylvia Rosenfield

Division 15 Eric Anderman

Division 15 Ron Marx

Division 16 Bonnie Nastasi

Division 17 Hardin Coleman

Division 27 Isaac Prilleltensky

Division 35 Mary BrabeckDivision 37 John MurrayDivision 45 Sandra 

GrahamDivision 46 Peter SherasDivision 51 Andy HorneDivision 53 George 

DuPaulDivision 53 Cari McCartyBSA Joan 

LucarielloCEMA Markeda 

NewallTOPPS Nancy Fenton

Psi Chi Jason YoungCCYF Roseanne 

FloresCPTA Sam OrtizBEA Carol Dwyer

APA Staff:Rena SubotnikAshley EdmistonMaie Lee

Joan LucarielloCoalition Chair

2012-2014

Coalition Members2012‐2014

Joan Lucariello, Chair

Division 2  Loretta McGregor

Division 5 Mary PitoniakDivision 7  Adam WinslerDivision 7 Tim CurbyDivision 8 Josh AronsonDivision 10 Steven PritzkerDivision 10 Jonathan 

PluckerDivision 13 Sylvia 

RosenfieldDivision 13 Markeda NewellDivision 15 Eric AndermanDivision 15 Tamera 

Murdock

Division 15 Ron MarxDivision 16 Bonnie NastasiDivision 16  Karen StoiberDivision 17 Hardin 

ColemanDivision 17 Kimberly 

HowardDivision 27 Mark Aber Division 35 Mary BrabeckDivision 46 Peter SherasDivision 49 Karin HodgesDivision 51 James MahalikDivision 53 George DuPaulBEA Sandra Graham

BSA Darlene DeMarie

CYF Roseanne Flores

CEMA Jamilia Blake

CPTA Robyn Hess

Psi Chi Jason Young

CEMA Scott Graves

CPTA Sam Ortiz

TOPSS Nancy Fenton

APA Staff:Rena SubotnikMaie Lee

Eric AndermanCoalition Chair

2015-2016

Coalition Members2015‐2016

Eric Anderman, Chair

Division   5 Cara Laitusis

Division   6 Amanda Dettmer

Division   7 Tim Curby

Division   8 Joshua Aronson

Division 10 Pablo Tinio

Division 12 Wendy Grolnick

Division 15 Gale Sinatra

Division 15  Tamera Murdock

Division 16 Yadira Sanchez

Division 17 Kimberly Howard

Division 27 Mark Aber

Division 42 Janice Lepore

Division 46 Peter Sheras

Division 49  Karin Hodges

Division 51 James Mahalik

Division 53 George DuPaul

BEA Vincent Alfonso

BSA Darlene DeMarie

CYF Roseanne Flores

CEMA Jamilia Blake

CPTA Robyn Hess

Psi Chi  Jason Young

TOPSS Nancy Fenton

APA Staff:Rena SubotnikMaie LeeMaha Khalid

Roseanne FloresCoalition Chair

2017-2018

Coalition Members2017‐2018

Roseanne, Chair

Chair‐Elect Timothy CurbyDivision 5 Cara LaitusisDivision   6 Amanda 

DettmerDivision 10 Pablo TinioDivision 12 Wendy 

GrolnickDivision 15 Gale SinatraDivision 15 Michele GillDivision 15  Benjamin 

HeddyDivision 16 Yadira SanchezDivision 17 Kimberly 

Howard

Division 34 Reuven Sussman

Division 35 Tammy Hughes

Division 42 Janice Lepore

Division 45 Celeste Malone

Division 49 Rex Stockton

Division 51 Shelana Heard

Division 53 George DuPaul

BEA Vincent Alfonso

BSA Darlene DeMarie

CABE Aaron Richmond & Jason Young

CCYF Dionne Coker‐Appiah

CEMA Donald Pope‐Davis

APA Staff:

Rena Subotnik

Maie Lee

Maha Khalid

Tim CurbyCoalition Chair

2019

Memory Book Compiled by:Heather Finster

Intern, Center for Psychology in Schools and Education2018-2019