Celebrating Virginia's School Psychologists

Congratulations to Virginia's School Psychologist of the Year!

Laura Early Chesterfield Public Schools

Laura Early (she/her) is currently the Coordinator of Psychological and Diagnostic Services in Chesterfield County Public Schools. She joined Team Chesterfield in 2018 after serving twenty-one years as a school psychologist in Buckingham County. Housed under the Department of Equity and Student Support Services, Laura supervises thirty-three school psychologists, nine elementary educational diagnosticians, and three school psychology interns. She is exceptionally proud of her team and describes them as “a phenomenal group of dedicated, knowledgeable professionals who go above and beyond on a daily basis to serve our students and their families”. 

Laura also currently serves as a co-chair of VASP’s Social Justice Committee. Her areas of professional interest include social justice advocacy, as well as, promoting the comprehensive implementation of the NASP practice model as a means to ensure more proactive rather than simply responsive school psychology services. Laura values relationships with students, families, and staff, as well as, community providers. Over the years, she has formed relationships with community agencies, foundations, and coalitions to collaborate on presentations for parents, staff, and students with the goal of reducing the stigma around mental illness and promoting mental health as a component of overall wellness.

Congratulations to VASP's Graduate Student of the Year!

Wei Lo Radford University

Wei Lo (she/her) is currently a third-year Ed.S. student at Radford University. She is completing an internship at Loudoun County Public Schools, which has offered a wide range of experiences to work in different capacities under the scope of comprehensive school psychological services. Her special interest is to improve equity in education at a systemic level, particularly for students who are trans, queer, BIPOC, and from immigrant families. She views participation in professional organizations as vitally important for early professional development as well as the growth of the field.

And remember to nominate this year's Virginia School Psychologist of the Year! Stay tuned the winner to be announced at our Fall Conference on September 27, 2021!