Juliette
Madigan

It was my pleasure to serve as OSPA president at a time when the challenge was to energize, serve, and include more of our membership. During this time committee membership grew, services expanded, and collegiality was reported to be high. Also, funding for the internship became a legislative challenge. OSPA responded with a tremendous effort, felt by those in Columbus. Vigilance is needed in the coming years as we face a real shortage in qualified school psychologists. When these shortages occur, there will be a need for concerted effort to impact university training programs, superintendents, ODE, and the legislators to maintain the integrity of our role in the schools. OSPA will need you. Be there!

Hi! I am proud to have served as OSPA president during '96-'97. I was fortunate enough to meet a lot of friendly and dedicated school psychologists. The best parts and most fun, however, were the MVSPA and OSPA hospitalities at fall and spring conferences, which Dan Leary, Andy Sattler, and I often hosted. By the way, when *are* those draft standards for Ohio special ed. rules going to be officially enacted?

I continue to be active with OSPA in my role as NASP Delegate until 2003 and through work on various projects. I hope to be remembered for my leadership efforts on behalf of intervention based services for children.

My three years in the presidency role (elect, current & past) was a blur. As I began my term, I also started a new job at PEP, a separate Mental Health facility for SED students. That first year, I didn't know if I was coming or going. Fortunately, the OSPA family was very supportive and helpful and I managed to get through, as everyone does. Steve Colahan, in particular, was a tremendous help in his role as president-elect. The hot topic during my presidency involved licensure issues (again!). It was quite an education watching OSPA, OPA and the State Board of Psychology trying to put their own twist on the licensing law. Probably my biggest legacy is the fact that OSPA is still using my letterhead and theme ("Building Bridges for the Future").

After 19 years in Ohio, I now am in my seventh year as Professor of School Psychology and Chair of the Department of Psychological & Social Foundations at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Through my years of membership and involvement with OSPA, I am fortunate to have gained many lifelong friends and colleagues. I am sure that in the years ahead OSPA will continue its long history of being an advocate and strong voice for children and families, not only in Ohio, but across the country.

Cathy Telzrow served as Professor and Coordinator of the School Psychology Program at Kent State University. This position gave her an appreciation for the essential collaboration between university personnel and field-based partners in preparing school psychologists of the future. She recalls that the "hot topic" during her presidency was OSPA's advocacy on behalf of licensed school psychologists seeking parity with third party payers….now it seems that everyone is in the same leaky boat, and many in independent practice are seeking the security of school-based settings!

Donald
Wonderly

I'm Back. After 10 years of basking in Florida sunshine, I realized that home (Ohio) is where my heart is. What a swap! Hurricanes and alligators, Little Havana and Disney World traded for Snow in April, the Ohio lottery, Mayor White and estate taxes. Now there's a 'no brainer'! Let's remember: With God (& proficiency tests) all things are possible.