Maryland School Psychologists’ Association
MSPA promotes and advocates for best practices in school psychology to improve learning, behavior, and mental health for all students, families, and schools.
Members
MSPA welcomes new members to our growing organization, as we strive to be representative of school psychologists throughout the state of Maryland.
Memberships
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In an effort to support and represent all school psychologists working in MD, MSPA is asking all members and non-members to take a few minutes to complete this survey.
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2026 MSPA Award Winners
Mrs. Sue Miller
2026 Maryland School Psychologist of the Year
MSPA is proud to recognize Sue Miller as the 2026 recipient of the School Psychologist of the Year Award. Mrs. Miller has devoted more than 20 years of service to Harford County Public Schools, where she serves as a highly respected school psychologist and the liaison to more than 30 nonpublic schools, supporting over 250 students across in‑county and out‑of‑district programs. Despite the breadth of her service, when visiting one of her schools, one can see her greeting students and staff by name and forging meaningful connections within her school community that reflect both her professionalism and her care.
A defining hallmark of her career has been her passion for supporting the professional growth of others. She is a mentor, professor, professional development leader, and a trusted source of support for colleagues and families alike. Over the years, she has supervised numerous school psychology interns shaping the next generation of leaders in our field. In addition, she has designed and delivered professional learning for special educators, regional programs, and school psychologists supporting students with the most intensive needs in order to support teams’ ability to design IEPs that effectively address students’ emotional and behavioral needs, reducing barriers to academic progress and ensuring that every student receives the comprehensive, high‑quality support they deserve.
Mrs. Miller has received accolades, including the Harford County Public Schools 2025 Student Services Standout Award and the 2025 Harford County Association of School Psychologists School Psychologist of the Year Award. These honors, however, only begin to capture the depth of her impact. Many congratulations to Mrs. Miller, a professional who represents the best in our field!
Senator Malcolm L. Augustine
2026 Outstanding Advocate
Congratulations to the 2026 MSPA Outstanding Advocate Award Winner Malcolm L. Augustine. Senator Augustine, a Democrat representing District 47 in Prince George’s County, has been a strong advocate for Maryland families through his work on healthcare access, youth mental health, and education initiatives. As a member of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and several key legislative committees, he has championed policies that support the well-being of Maryland communities.
Ahead of the 2026 legislative session, Senator Augustine partnered with the Maryland School Psychologists’ Association to support the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists (ICSP), a bill designed to help address Maryland’s shortage of school psychologists and improve credential mobility for professionals, including military families. His leadership in sponsoring and advocating for the bill helped build strong momentum and broad legislative support, making him a valued champion for school psychologists and student mental health in Maryland.
Congratulations Senator Augustine!
Learn More About MSPA
The Maryland School Psychologists’ Association was founded in the 1960-1961 school year. Since that time we have focused on promtion and advocacy for best practices in school psychology…
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Core Values
Advocacy
MSPA engages in actions that seek to positively influence outcomes directly affecting the lives of the school psychologists, students, families, schools, and communities we serve.
Equitability
MSPA empowers school psychologists to work towards creating equitable and positive school climates for all individuals in the schoolhouse, including those marginalized and disenfranchised.
Diversity
MSPA understands and honors individual, cultural, and other contextual differences in our own interactions and as they shape students’ development.
Integrity
MSPA is committed to honest, ethical practice, and treating others with dignity and respect.
Excellence
MSPA strives to achieve the highest standards in our profession.
Importance of School Psychologists In Maryland
School psychologists provide direct support and interventions to students; consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies; work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies; and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services
School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.
School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.
School psychologists receive specialized advanced graduate preparation that includes coursework and practical experiences relevant to both psychology and education.
School psychologists typically complete either a specialist-level degree program (at least 60 graduate semester hours) or a doctoral degree (at least 90 graduate semester hours), both of which include a year-long 1,200-hour supervised internship.