School Psychology at UNO (SPUNO)

SPUNO stands for School Psychology at UNO and is the student organization of the school psychology graduate program. SPUNO serves as a resource where students can learn about various community organizations, develop and strengthen their leadership skills, as well as discuss current issues in the field. The organization functions to promote cohesion among students and faculty, and offers opportunities for professional development beyond the classroom. Monthly group meetings may consist of discussions about volunteer and employment opportunities, individual class issues, research ideas and opportunities for involvement. Occasionally SPUNO brings in guest speakers to discuss current trends in the field, resources for academic success, as well as other areas of interest.

Each year, the members of SPUNO elect officers who take on leadership positions within the school psychology program. There are various ways in which students can become involved in these roles. Each class is represented by one student who takes on the responsibility as an officer. These include President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer. Other officers include representatives to state and national school psychology organizations, as well as the various committees mentioned below.

2012-2013 Officers and Committees

Officers:
President: Samantha Bayer
Vice-President: Amber Reis
Secretary/Treasurer: Paige McArdle

NSPA/NASP Representatives: Allison Nields & Magnum Peterson
Committee Chairs:
Mentoring: Kelly Difolco & Brittany Judge
Professional Development: Kelly Juilfs & Stephanie Scheer
Philanthropic/Social: Madeleine Moody & Paige Wintz
Summer Reading Program: Stephanie Scheer, Stephanie Dredge & Kelly Juilfs
Positive Graduate School: Kristin Micek & Savannah Kok

Faculty Sponsors:
Lisa Kelly-Vance & Brian McKevitt

SPUNO Members
Interns (4th years): Jesse Lichtenberg, Ashley Moeller-Klug, Allie Farris, Catelyn Buck, Julie Conner, Kayleta Adams, and Staci Cherry
Practicum (3rd years): Kristin Micek, Allison Nields, Madeleine Moody, Samantha Bayer, Kelly Difolco, Kelly Juilfs, and Stephanie Dredge
2nd years: Paige Wintz, Amber Reis, Magnum Peterson, Brittany Judge, Stephanie Scheer, and Savannah Kok
1st years: Christine Harris, Jasmine Perdue, Laura Cejka, Makenzie Gillaspie, Megan Sweet, Tessa Miller, and Paige McArdle