September 2020 – Karyn Brown

What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? Receiving updates in legal cases or newly implemented programming that has been successful in other states provides me with the big picture. NAPSA is the resource to reach out to other districts or states for program recommendations, etc. As a Pupil Services admin, my role is to consider the whole child, including their social emotional needs. It’s wonderful to be able to reach out to colleagues through NAPSA to share ideas.

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July 2020 – Thomas O’Brien, Ph.D., Ed.D.

What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? I have taught a doctoral course titled Pupil Personnel Services and always find information from NAPSA that I can use with students that is relevant and timely. Because of the interest students have when they take the course and finish, I received PDE approval for Immaculata University to offer the certification in Pupil Personnel Services. It has been widely received and it is possible to take all the classes completely online.

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May 2020 – Donna Stelzer

What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? I’m simply not able to list the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member because there are so many benefits! I think the benefit I discuss with other Student Services Administrators most frequently is the great liability policy which NAPSA provides to all members. I always consider the NAPSA Conference a huge benefit because the presentations and networking opportunities are top notch! The resources including newsletters and NAPSA Tidbits keep members updated with latest information plus best practices.

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