About Us

EGRASP’s mission is to enable the growth and development of the school psychology profession. Professional development, advocacy, and the exchange of information prepare members to promote educational achievement by fostering mental health and removing barriers to satisfactory student performance. School Psychologists work in collaboration with families, teachers, administrators, and other professionals in their districts and the communities to facilitate student learning and socialization while supporting appropriate behavior and mental health resiliency so that every student is learning in every classroom, in every subject, every day.

 
 
 
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Maricela Avelar President Maricela has been a school psychologist since 2012, when she graduated from Sacramento State University. She has been in EGUSD since 2012, elementary level. Currently, she supports a rural elementary school, including

Maricela Avelar
President

Maricela has been a school psychologist since 2012, when she graduated from Sacramento State University. She has been in EGUSD since 2012, elementary level. Currently, she supports a rural elementary school, including two LEVELS classrooms and multiple Non-Public School sites.

Armando Fernandez Vice President Armando started in the School Psychology world in 1990 in the Woodland Joint Unified School District. He is currently the Lead Psychologist for the Elk Grove Unified School District and still loves his job!

Armando Fernandez
Vice President

Armando started in the School Psychology world in 1990 in the Woodland Joint Unified School District. He is currently the Lead Psychologist for the Elk Grove Unified School District and still loves his job!

Erika Crooks Treasurer School psychologist in EGUSD since 2010. Currently providing support at a middle school and various programs on-site.

Erika Crooks
Treasurer

School psychologist in EGUSD since 2010. Currently providing support at a middle school and various programs on-site.

Cecilia L. Rodriguez, Ed.S., NCSP Secretary Cecilia is currently a school psychologist at Elk Grove Unified School District, primarily in the Valley region. She graduated with her Ed.S. and M.A. in School Psychology from CSU, Sacramento. Cecili

Cecilia L. Rodriguez, Ed.S., NCSP
Secretary

Cecilia is currently a school psychologist at Elk Grove Unified School District, primarily in the Valley region. She graduated with her Ed.S. and M.A. in School Psychology from CSU, Sacramento. Cecilia immigrated from Peru, Lima and fluently speaks Spanish. Cecilia’s areas of interests are working with students and families from diverse backgrounds, such as refugees and LGBTQ populations. It is her desire to be a liaison between children and their educational needs, present and future.

Sophie Stroh, M.A., Ed.S Member at Large Sophie Stroh is a first-year school psychologist with Elk Grove Unified School District. During her graduate training, she had the opportunity to support a variety of school sites across the district, wh

Sophie Stroh, M.A., Ed.S
Member at Large

Sophie Stroh is a first-year school psychologist with Elk Grove Unified School District. During her graduate training, she had the opportunity to support a variety of school sites across the district, which helped shape her passion for working with students from all backgrounds. She recently earned her Ed.S in School Psychology from California State University, Sacramento. Sophie is dedicated to helping students thrive by building strong relationships, using data to guide decisions, and collaborating closely with families and school teams.

Lauryn Skipper Member at Large Lauryn is a first-year school psychologist at EGUSD, having earned her MA and EdS in counseling and school psychology from the University of the Pacific. She has been a paraeducator and after-school teacher in EGU

Lauryn Skipper
Member at Large

Lauryn is a first-year school psychologist at EGUSD, having earned her MA and EdS in counseling and school psychology from the University of the Pacific. She has been a paraeducator and after-school teacher in EGUSD since 2018, where she cultivated a passion for supporting diverse students, families, and educational stakeholders. Her goal is to positively influence Title I and low socioeconomic groups in the community. 

Timothy Toun Student Representative Timothy is a graduate student at the University of the Pacific, currently pursuing an Ed.S. degree, with plans to potentially pursue an Ed.D. in the future. He earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Coun

Timothy Toun
Student Representative

Timothy is a graduate student at the University of the Pacific, currently pursuing an Ed.S. degree, with plans to potentially pursue an Ed.D. in the future. He earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Counseling from California State University, Sacramento in Spring 2023, followed by a M.A in Education with a concentration in Counseling Psychology from the University of the Pacific in Spring 2024. While completing his Ed.S. program, Timothy is also serving as a school psychology intern in Elk Grove Unified School District. He is committed to fostering strong partnerships among families, schools, and communities to promote educational equity and support student success. His areas of interest include community engagement, health and wellness, and creating collaborative efforts that address the unique needs of all parties involved. 

Abby Leonard, M.A. Student Representative Abby is a graduate student at CSU Sacramento who completed their M.A. in Spring 2025 and is currently pursuing their Ed.S. degree while working as a school psychologist intern in Elk Grove Unified Schoo

Abby Leonard, M.A.
Student Representative

Abby is a graduate student at CSU Sacramento who completed their M.A. in Spring 2025 and is currently pursuing their Ed.S. degree while working as a school psychologist intern in Elk Grove Unified School District. Abby is passionate about working with families from diverse backgrounds. Their interests include mindfulness, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and family-school-community collaboration.

Isabella Podesto Student Representative Isabella is a graduate student at the University of the Pacific. She earned her Master’s in Education with a concentration in Counseling Psychology in Spring 2024 and is currently pursuing an Ed.S. degree

Isabella Podesto
Student Representative

Isabella is a graduate student at the University of the Pacific. She earned her Master’s in Education with a concentration in Counseling Psychology in Spring 2024 and is currently pursuing an Ed.S. degree. Isabella is working as a school psychologist intern in Elk Grove Unified School District. She is passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. She is particularly interested in early intervention, mental health advocacy, and promoting equity in education. Her goal is to empower students and collaborate with families and school staff to address barriers to learning and promote student well-being.

Marie Alameida, M.A., PPS Student Representative Marie is a graduate student at CSU Sacramento, currently pursuing an Ed.S. degree. She earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Deaf Studies from Boston University in Fall 2020, and an M.

Marie Alameida, M.A., PPS
Student Representative

Marie is a graduate student at CSU Sacramento, currently pursuing an Ed.S. degree. She earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Deaf Studies from Boston University in Fall 2020, and an M.A. in School Psychology from CSU Sacramento in Spring 2025. Previously, Marie worked as a contracted one-to-one aid at the California School for the Deaf in Fremont, and as a local swim coach in the Bay Area and Davis. Marie is currently working as a school psychology intern in Elk Grove Unified School District. She is committed to building strong relationships, collaborating with families, and advocating for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.