President: Pam Haggard

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 sixteenth 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 has held a variety of positions on the TASP Board over the years, including two previous terms as president, two terms as Tennessee’s NASP delegate, TASP secretary, TASP treasurer, and the East TN regional representative.

In addition to her professional responsibilities, Pam is the proud head coach of the Alcoa High School boys and girls cross country teams and also the boys and girls track teams.   In her spare time Pam enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her family.

Past-President: Taylor Biondi

Taylor Biondi is the TASP past President. She has been a school psychologist for 8 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. 

President Elect:  Lydia Newsom

Lydia Newsom is the TASP President Elect. She has been in education since 1992, having attended both University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Middle Tennessee State University.  She was a past regional representative for TASP. She was an elementary teacher for eight years at Hillsboro Elementary School in Hillsboro, TN (Coffee County). She served the rural districts as a School Psychologist in Pulaski (Giles County) and Lewisburg (Marshall County).  She also served Franklin Special School District 5 years (Williamson County).  Lydia is in her 28^th year in education and her current role is as a Lead School Psychologist in Metro Nashville Public Schools.  Lydia is married to Mark Newsom, has one son, Jacob (30), and has one spoiled dog, Scout.  Lydia enjoys giving back to our community of psychologists, gardening, listening to books during commute time, social gatherings, live music, traveling, and family time.

  Secretary: Morgan Reavis

Morgan Reavis is a second-year school psychologist at Metro Nashville Public Schools. She earned her M.A. and Ed.S from Middle Tennessee State University in 2021. Previously, Morgan was a student representative for TASP and is currently a member of the Convention Committee. She is a blue belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu and enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her dog Jack.

Treasurer: Erica Roberts

Erica Roberts graduated fromThe University of Tennessee Knoxville with her Bachelor Degree in Psychology and with her Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology. After working for a few years in East Tennessee, she moved to Nashville and has worked in the Metro Nashville Public Schools as a school psychologist for more than 20 years. She is currently in a Lead School Psychologist position in MNPS. Erica has served TASP in the roles of Regional Representative and Convention Chairperson in the past. She is currently serving as the Treasurer and Awards Chairperson. Erica has been married (to a school psychologist!) for over 20 years. They have a daughter and two sons. Erica and her family enjoy traveling, watching movies, family game nights, and finding ways to make each other laugh.

• First - Leilani DeFord & Amy Saunders

• East - Rachel Scott & Hannah McClam

• Southeast - Amanda Hardin & Ashley Diamond

• Upper Cumberland - Angela Leddy

• Mid Cumberland -Andrea Guyton

• South Central - Michael Neal

• Northwest - Sarah Ford

• Southwest - Mary McCollum & David Jones

TASP Regions

• First Tennessee: Bristol City, Carter County, Cocke County, Elizabethton City, Greene County, Greeneville City, Hamblen County, Hancock County, Hawkins County, Johnson City, Johnson County, Kingsport City, Newport City, Rogersville City, Sullivan County, Unicoi County, Washington County

• East Tennessee: Alcoa City, Anderson County, Blount County, Campbell County, Claiborne County, Clinton City, East Tennessee School for the Deaf, Grainger County, Jefferson County, Knox County, Lenoir City, Loudon County, Maryville City, Monroe County, Morgan County, Oak Ridge, Oneida City, Roane County, Sevier County, Scott County, Sweetwater City, Union County

• Upper Cumberland: Bledsoe County, Cannon County, Clay County, Cumberland County, DeKalb County, Fentress County, Jackson County, Macon County,   Overton County, Pickett County, Putnam County, Sequatchie County, Smith County, Trousdale County, Van Buren County, Warren County, White County, York Institute

• Southeast: Athens City, Bradley County, Cleveland County, Dayton City, Etowah City, Grundy County, Hamilton County, Marion County, McMinn County, Meigs County, Polk County, Rhea County, Richard City, Sequatchie County

• Mid-Cumberland: Cheatham County, Dickson County, Franklin SSD, Houston County, Humphreys County, Lebanon SSD, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Montgomery County, Murfreesboro City, Robertson County, Rutherford County, Stewart County, Sumner County, Williamson County, Wilson County, Tennessee School for the Blind

• South Central: Bedford County, Coffee County, Fayetteville City, Franklin County, Giles County, Hickman County, Lawrence County, Lewis County, Lincoln County, Manchester City, Marshall County, Maury County, Moore County, Perry County, Tullahoma City, Wayne County

• Northwest: Alamo City, Bells City, Benton County, Bradford SSD , Carroll County, Crockett County, Dyer County, Dyersburg City, Gibson County, Henry County, Hollow-Rock- Bruceton SSD, Humboldt SSD, Huntingdon SSD, Lake County, McKenzie SSD, Milan SSD, Obion County, Paris City, South Carroll SSD, Trenton SSD, Union City, Weakley County, West Carroll SSD

• Southwest: Achievement School District, Arlington, Bartlett, Chester County, Collierville, Decatur County, Fayette County, Germantown, Hardeman County, Hardin County, Haywood County, Henderson County, Lakeland, Lauderdale County, Lexington City, Madison County, McNairy County, Millington, Shelby County, Tipton County, West Tennessee School for the Deaf.

Awards: Erica Roberts