TASP Board |
Executive Board
TASP officers (executive board) include president, immediate past-president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer, and regional representatives. All officers serve 2 year terms and are elected in alternate years.
President: Heather Stewart Heather Stewart is honored to serve as TASP President for the 2019-2022 Heather is married to her wife and has three accomplished adult daughters and two incredible sons-in-law, an amazingly precious granddaughter (toddler), and three active dogs (JRT, Boxer & English Bulldog). Heather enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys boating, traveling, live theater and all things VOL! President - Elect: Taylor Biondi 
Taylor Biondi is the TASP President-Elect and co-chair of the Government Policy Relations committee. She has been a school psychologist for 5 years and is currently living and working in Nashville, TN. Taylor is passionate about MTSS, behavioral supports, and advocating for more mental health services in schools. In her free time, she enjoys studying Spanish, traveling, and hiking with her dog, Owen. | Past- President (and current state delegate): Sarah McMillan Sarah McMillan received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She then received her M.A. and Ed.S. from Middle Tennessee State University. Currently, she is in her seventh year as a practicing School Psychologist with Knox County Schools. Sarah's professional passions include MTSS, transition planning for high school students, and advocating for School Psychologists across the state. She served as the East TN regional representative, President-Elect, and President prior to her current role as the Tennessee NASP Delegate. Outside of being a School Psychologist, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband Matt, family, and friends. She also enjoys traveling, being a dj, and cheering on the University of Tennessee football team. Secretary: Lesli Crawford
Treasurer: Pam Haggard
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Pam is the proud head coach of the Alcoa High School boys and girls cross country teams and assistant coach for the boys and girls track teams. She also holds a position on the board for the Knoxville Track Club and is the Race Director for two of their annual events. In her spare time Pam enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her family. |
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Lesli Crawford has been a school psychologist for 14 years. She received her B.S. degree in Psychology from Union University and her M.A. and Ed.S. from Middle Tennessee State University. Currently, Lesli is the Special Education Coordinator for Maury County Public Schools. She has spent her entire career with MCPS, except for the year she lived in Cape Town, South Africa, volunteering with a non-profit. Lesli has been a member of the TASP board for many years and is in her third tenure as Secretary. In her free time, Lesli loves to travel (especially to South Africa), spending time with family, and staying involved in church activities.
Pam Haggard received her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Carson-Newman College and her Ed.S. in School Psychology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Currently she is in her thirteenth year as the School Psychologist for the Alcoa City School system. Prior to that, she served as the School Psychologist for the Sweetwater City School system for eleven years, five of which she was also the special education supervisor. Pam currently serves as the treasurer for TASP and has held a variety of positions in the association over the years, including two terms as president and two terms as Tennessee’s NASP delegate. Regional Representatives
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*If you are interested in being more involved with TASP and would like information on participating as a regional representative, please send an e-mail to the TASP President. We welcome your interest and want all regions to be well-supported and well-represented.
TASP Regions
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TASP Committee Chairs
Awards: Erica Roberts
Constitution & Policy Manual: Amy Duesterhaus Convention: April Ebbinger Ethics & Professional Standards: Mark Sigler Fiscal Affairs: Pam Haggard Historian: Amy Duesterhaus Legislative Activity: Taylor Biondi & Membership: Danielle McNeely NASP Delegate: Sarah McMillan Newsletter Editors: Julie Hendrick & Jessica Phillips | Nominations and Elections: Sarah McMillan Professional Development: Rachell Fischer & Erin Ford Public Relations: Jeannette Weyant Social Media: Christine Hingle & Carly Chwat State Department of Education: Joanna Bivins Student Representative: Morgan Reavis TEA Liaison: Taylor Biondi University Trainers: Jim Rust, MTSU & Rob Richardson, UTK Webmaster: Rob Richardson |
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