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Representation in the Ohio House
Representation in the Ohio House
Jennifer Glenn, president of the Ohio School Psychologists Association, represented Columbus City Schools in the House Finance Committee meeting on Thursday 3/13/25. Jennifer did a phenomenal job not only testifying on behalf of OSPA and our request for more internship salary funds, but also sitting for the entire duration of the 6+ hour long session - making her presence known and her commitment indisputable.
Click here to view the video in its entirety, or skip to 6:36:00 to hear Jennifer's testimony.
Ohio School Psychologist Association Conference
Ohio School Psychologist Association Conference
Jennifer Glenn, school psychologist & OSPA president, and John Cook, school psychology supervisor, were invited as presenters at the organization's annual fall conference. The pair presented on a dyslexia panel focusing on compliance and implementation.
OSPA is an Ohio school psychologist led organization. Its goal is to promote constructive action, encourage the expansion of knowledge in the field, and to advocate for school psychologists so that they can hone their expertise unhindered. For more information, and to learn about next year's conference, visit https://www.ospaonline.org/
Interview with The Epoch Times
Interview with The Epoch Times
Jennifer Glenn, president of the Ohio School Psychologists Association, was interviewed recently about the ongoing difficulties students are facing with focus and discipline in the 'post-Covid era' classroom. Ms. Glenn lends her perspective on these staggering statistics, and discusses how student to staff ratio, screen time, and socio-economic factors all contribute to the overarching issues -- "The research is just beginning."
CCS Podcast
CCS Podcast
Dr. Danita Thornton, CCS School Psychologist Supervisor, participated in a discussion with CCS leaders regarding mental health and the impact it can have on students and staff. Dr. Thornton shared the importance of engaging in restorative practices and self-care.
Seen above is Dr. Angela Chapman, CCS Superintendent, who participated in the hour long discussion on mental health. Click to listen and watch!
National School Psychology Week
National School Psychology Week
On November 8th, 2023 during the Columbus City Schools Board of Education meeting, the district celebrated National School Psychology Week. CCS school psychologists Jill Smith and Marci Kiper accepted the recognition and emphasized the vital role they play in creating a supportive educational environment. Supervisor Robyn Floyd and the Executive Director Mikki Nelson of Student Support Services were also in attendance. This event highlighted the dedication of school psychologists and underscored their essential contribution to enriching the overall educational experience within Columbus City Schools. Invited but not able to attend the recognition was Margaret Price.
Shout Out to Dr. Bremer in The CCS Core Report
Shout Out to Dr. Bremer in The CCS Core Report
News and information for Columbus City Schools and staff
At Devonshire Elementary School, young girls are learning the value of academics and empowerment when it comes to self-esteem and leadership. The goal is to help these students become more confident and assertive.
The Ruling Our Experiences (ROX) program at Devonshire equips young girls with the skills to lead confidently and explore conversations to help them navigate their relationships, experiences, and decisions.
"ROX is about empowering girls to live strong, independent, and courageous lives," said Sara Timms, Columbus City School psychologist.
Take the typical challenges young girls face and add moving to a new country with little or no language fluency. These are the challenges confronted by girls at Columbus Global Academy (CGA), but they aren’t doing it alone. School Psychologist Jessica Irwin and School Counselor Angela M. Smith are working hard to equip CGA girls with the skills needed to navigate these challenges. They are trained and licensed facilitators for Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX).
ROX is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create generations of confident girls who control their own relationships, experiences, decisions, and futures. They train and license school counselors, social workers, and licensed educators to deliver evidence-based programs to girls in grades 5-12 in their schools and community organizations.
“Margaret Price has a fierce passion when it comes to advocating for English as a Second Language (ESL) students and their families,” said John Cook, CCS School Psychologist Supervisor.
Price, who is bilingual in Spanish and English, has practiced school psychology for the last 27 years, including the last eight years in CCS. She believes when assessing ESL students, it’s important to use multiple evaluations, and just because there may be a language barrier with the student that doesn’t necessarily mean there is a disability.
Elementary students at Maize Elementary are learning to recognize and manage their emotions, thoughts, and actions through the practice of mindfulness. In terms of curriculum, mindfulness falls under the umbrella of Social-emotional learning (SEL). School Psychologist, April Kantz, is leading the SEL program at Maize Elementary School.
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