Top Ten (well maybe fourteen) Takeaways of 2020-2021

Created by the IASP Executive Committee

We hope that you enjoy the IASP Executive Committee’s top takeaways from this school year, as they share a glimpse into their gratitude and growth from 2020-2021.  

• Intentionality with our relationships- Dan Peo; incoming Assistant Principal Liaison 
• Renewal of relationships and the ability to get back to enjoying nature- Amy Neimier; incoming NAESP State Representative
• Innovation and creativity have soared- Matthew Shockley; current Vice President
• Growth and moving out of our comfort zones- Crystal Thorpe; incoming Vice President
• Adaptation, reflection and resiliency have been key- Amy Boone; current Assistant Principal Liaison
• Human connection has been renewed- Dave Strouse; NASSP State Coordinator
• Difficult circumstances have brought people together to problem-solve and work through tough issues- Tim McRoberts; IASP Associate Executive Director
• Human interaction and our need for one another has been illustrated.  It reinforces living in the moment and not taking things for granted- Steve Baker; Liaison to the DOE
• Prioritizing what was best for kids instead of traditional past practices- Liz Walters; Past President
• Self wellness, supporting one another, and taking time to disconnect- Eric Gilpin; current President
• Resilience and self-reflection both professionally and personally- Kelly McPike; current NAESP State Representative
• Balance and focus on healthy practices- Aimee Lunsford; President Elect
• Reconnections and elevating friendships, being intentional, and compassionate.  Compassion makes us so much better in any situation- Todd Bess; IASP Executive Director
• Grace and flexibility and the ability to extend it to others in every situation-Tiffany Barrett; IASP Director of Member Services

IASP Executive Committee Members

• Dr. Todd Bess, IASP Executive Director
• Tim McRoberts, IASP Associate Executive Director
• Tiffany Barrett, Director of Member Services
• Eric Gilpin, President
• Aimee Lunsford, President-Elect
• Matt Shockley, Vice President
• Dr. Crystal Murff Thorpe, Incoming Vice President
• Dr. Lizz Walters, Past President
• Kelly McPike, Current NAESP State Representative
• Amy Niemeier, Incoming NAESP State Representative
• Steve Baker, IASP Liaison to the DOE
• Amy Boone, Current Assistant Principal Liaison
• Dr. Dan Peo, Incoming Assistant Principal Liaison
• Dave Strouse, NASSP State Coordinator