May 2021 – Maria Edelberg

What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? Being part of an organization whose goal is to provide leadership, development, and resources for administrators serving or supporting the role of pupil services is so vital in today’s world. Being able to keep abreast of best practices in the areas of academic, social, and emotional tools and interventions is important as well as how to integrate these services within a school culture and environments are essential to support the whole child and the educational community.

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April 2021 – Cheryl M. Cardone

What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? As a NAPSA trustee, the greatest benefit is the networking that takes place not only at our meetings but at the National Conference as well. It is imperative that as professionals, we can dialogue and share information specific to our responsibilities. As a member of NAPSA, the opportunities for information, dialogue and benefits are endless. Our upcoming conference in October 2021 has important and extremely relevant speakers, vendors and board members! Please consider attending this rewarding opportunity!

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March 2021 – Dr. Frank M. Bruno

What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? The greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member is establishing a professional network with people across the country, who share your job, responsibilities, problems, and goals. You are not alone and probably not the first to encounter the various situations with which you must deal. The exchange of information and experience available is priceless!

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January 2021 – Dr. Larrissa Henderson

What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? There is not one single benefit but a plethora of benefits! NAPSA is small enough to get to know members on a personal level but the wealth of information shared via conferences and the NAPSA website is phenomenal! You get information from some of the top professionals in the field of school leadership, school administration as well as information on “hot topics” currently affecting schools. NAPSA members develop a special bond that most organizations strive to have.

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December 2020 – Kathy Setlock

What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? NAPSA is one-stop shopping! The responsibilities of a Director of Pupil Services continue to grow. Often, we’re looked at for guidance and expertise in the many areas that fall under the large umbrella of pupil services. NAPSA provides resources and support in all the key areas, whether that be through webinars, newsletters, conferences, and/or connections with colleagues. It’s also good to know that NAPSA provides a voice for us at the federal level.

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October 2020 – Paul Bigham

What is the greatest benefit of being a NAPSA member? The annual conference provides opportunity for authentic connections to others who share a passion for student services. Relevant topics in combination with engaging presenters equate to a conference that should be at the top of every Student Service Administrator’s conference list.

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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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