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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Armando Fernandez 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
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!

Maricela Avelar Vice President Marcela has been a school psychologist since 2012, when she graduated from Sacramento State. She started her career that same year at EGUSD and has been working at various EGUSD schools since. She is currently ass

Maricela Avelar
Vice President

Marcela has been a school psychologist since 2012, when she graduated from Sacramento State. She started her career that same year at EGUSD and has been working at various EGUSD schools since. She is currently assigned to two elementary schools and very much enjoys the level.

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.

Kirsten Banks Member at Large Kirsten currently works with pre-k to 6th grade students at an elementary site with 6 autism-specific self-contained programs. She has been working as a school psychologist since 2015 and is a graduate of Cal State

Kirsten Banks
Member at Large

Kirsten currently works with pre-k to 6th grade students at an elementary site with 6 autism-specific self-contained programs. She has been working as a school psychologist since 2015 and is a graduate of Cal State East Bay's Clinical Child/School Psychology program.

Liz Padilla Lively Member at Large Liz has enjoyed being a school psychologist since 2014. She is assigned to Smedberg Middle School, where she serves as the resident psych, as well as the ERMHS provider and ABSS class support.

Liz Padilla Lively
Member at Large

Liz has enjoyed being a school psychologist since 2014. She is assigned to Smedberg Middle School, where she serves as the resident psych, as well as the ERMHS provider and ABSS class support.

Berenise Sevilla, M.A. Student Representative Berenise is a graduate student at UMASS Global and is currently pursuing her Ed.S degree while working as a school psychologist intern in the Elk Grove Unified School District. She has been a parapr

Berenise Sevilla, M.A.
Student Representative

Berenise is a graduate student at UMASS Global and is currently pursuing her Ed.S degree while working as a school psychologist intern in the Elk Grove Unified School District. She has been a paraprofessional for 5 years working in both elementary and emotional disturbance classrooms. Berenise fluently speaks Spanish and is passionate about working with English Learners and families from diverse backgrounds.

Itzel Pineda Torres, M.A. Student Representative Itzel is a graduate student at CSU Sacramento who completed her M.A. in Spring 2024 and is currently pursuing her Ed.S. degree while working as a school psychologist intern in Elk Grove Unified S

Itzel Pineda Torres, M.A.
Student Representative

Itzel is a graduate student at CSU Sacramento who completed her M.A. in Spring 2024 and is currently pursuing her Ed.S. degree while working as a school psychologist intern in Elk Grove Unified School District. Itzel’s professional interests include working with families from diverse backgrounds as well as creating a safe and positive school culture for students and staff.

Kyle Rohrer, M.A. Student Representative Kyle is a graduate student at CSUS who completed his M.A. in spring 2024 and is currently pursuing his Ed.S. while working as a school psychologist intern in Elk Grove Unified School District. His intere

Kyle Rohrer, M.A.
Student Representative

Kyle is a graduate student at CSUS who completed his M.A. in spring 2024 and is currently pursuing his Ed.S. while working as a school psychologist intern in Elk Grove Unified School District. His interests include the social/emotional well-being of students, psychoeducation, and baseball.

Lauryn Skipper, M.A. Student Representative Lauryn is a graduate student at the University of the Pacific. She has recently completed her MA in Counseling degree and is currently pursuing her EdS degree in School Psychology. Prior to her gradua

Lauryn Skipper, M.A.
Student Representative

Lauryn is a graduate student at the University of the Pacific. She has recently completed her MA in Counseling degree and is currently pursuing her EdS degree in School Psychology. Prior to her graduate studies, Lauryn worked as a paraeducator for five years in the EGUSD, where she developed a passion for working with special education children and learning about assessment. She is committed to working with students of all ages and backgrounds, as well as staff members and families, to improve academic performance and mental, behavioral, and social outcomes.

Sophie Stroh, M.A. Student Representative Sophie is a graduate student at CSU Sacramento who completed her M.A. in Spring 2024 and is currently pursuing her Ed.S degree while working as a school psychologist intern in Elk Grove Unified School D

Sophie Stroh, M.A.
Student Representative

Sophie is a graduate student at CSU Sacramento who completed her M.A. in Spring 2024 and is currently pursuing her Ed.S degree while working as a school psychologist intern in Elk Grove Unified School District. Sophie is passionate about supporting students’ social-emotional health, academics, and overall well-being. Her interests include refugee resettlement, prompting inclusive practices and early intervention.