Miller honored with Innovative Program Award by MSPA

Faith Miller, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology’s school psychology program, has been recognized by the Minnesota School Psychology Association (MSPA) with an Innovative Program Award for 2020-2021.

According to the MSPA, the purpose of the Innovative Program Award is to “identify and recognize a person, group, or district that exhibits innovative practices in the field of school psychology. This may entail creative problem-solving of school psychology practical issues or research benefiting school psychology in Minnesota.”

Dr. Miller received her award during the MSPA virtual conference on January 29. During the event, she thanked her colleagues in the school psychology program and MSPA and shared her thoughts on the importance of innovation in the field of school psychology.

“Our program’s motto is: Lead. Innovate. Transform. I believe that innovation is our highest calling as school psychologists. It is up to us to push the field forward, to find better ways to support students, families, and communities. Our educational system leaves so many behind. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and continued acts of racial injustice, we need to take a hard look at our systems, programs, and practices. Now, more than ever, we need to question the status quo and disrupt the idea of ‘business as usual.’ Together, let’s reimagine the possibilities of our profession.”

Dr. Faith Miller