MindPsi: Psychological Services

02/19/2026

Had a wonderful time discussing the impact of in providing psychological services in the schools Office of Student Services last week. Great turnout!

01/17/2026

After driving in typical midwestern January weather, I arrived in Peoria, IL. Had a great time presenting Illinois School Psychologists Association (ISPA) winter conference. Two presentations with a focus on AI and Telehealth.

11/06/2025

Neither cold, air travel, or other issues shall dissuade me from finishing up my fall speaking engagements. After having to cancel my in-person presentation, Louisiana School Psychological Association showed incredible flexibility and I was able to present on in .

I would provide a picture but me appearing to talk to myself or an AI in my basement office is not the vibe I am going for 😀

10/17/2025

Kept the in trainings rolling. Presented to the PsyD graduate students and faculty at Eastern Kentucky University.

Got too busy to remember my memento photo op! Did the training happen if I didn't document it?

10/17/2025

New article highlighting a recent finding that early tween social media use related to decreases in cognitive functioning. Education Week wrote up a good article summarizing those findings that I chimed in on.

While the differences in scores are subtle, researchers say it could add up in the long term.

10/15/2025

I have been keeping the presentations rolling with my local presentation to the Southeast South Central co-op in London, KY with a lot of my former students. So good to see everyone as it has been years since I have seen them.

10/15/2025

Enjoyed presenting at Newport News Public Schools about the use of AI in and . At some point I will get better at taking selfies.

10/04/2025

Interviewed with Samantha Valentino WKYT about student reactions of teens after a horrific murder.

Jesus Eduardo Reyes Ocampo made his first court appearance as an adult Friday afternoon.

10/03/2025

Enjoyed seeing everyone at and being back in my home state for a presentation on , , , and the new school psychology pact. Lots of interest.

09/19/2025

Thankful to be a part of the Ask a Psychologist series put on by the Kentucky Psychological Foundation and Mental Health America of Kentucky (Official) as we focused on , its use, and implications for society.

09/18/2025

The long-awaited guidance on from National Association of School Psychologists has been released. It was a terrific experience working with all the task force particularly the section I was on. Check out the guidance if you are a NASP member.

09/18/2025

I enjoyed remotely joining Colorado Department of Education for their Landscape of Wellbeing conference to discuss the digital influence on and . It is so important for teachers to recognize some of the behaviors associated with screen use.

This website is for educators, administrators, and other education professionals who are interested in increasing wellbeing and belonging in their schools. The goal of the Landscape project is to blend guidance, resources, systems, and best practices to improve outcomes for students, staff, and fami...