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CASP ELECTED Officers



Eric Elias, President (3/1/2023 - 6/30/2024): CASP President Elect, Eric Elias, MS Ed, ABSNP is a school psychologist in Meriden, CT. He is Connecticut’s 2018 School Psychologist of the Year. Eric has over 30 years of experience as a school psychologist. He is a co-host of the successful podcast School Psyched. As an author, Eric has had a number of articles published in school psychology journals, contributed numerous articles for his state association newsletter and as well as the NASP Communique. He has also contributed to publications through the American Federation of Teachers. Eric continues to support research through projects specific to the practice of school psychology in collaboration with professors from several universities. He supports the practice of school psychology on a national level through his involvement on the NASP Communications Committee and presentations at the National Association of School Psychologists annual conferences. Eric is an active board member for the Connecticut Association of School Psychologists (CASP) and is the Newsletter editor for CASP as well. Eric teaches assessment as an adjunct and is also on the advisory board for the School Psychology program at Southern Connecticut State University. Eric is passionate about social and emotional learning, social justice as well as evidence-based assessment, practice and interventions. Eric will assume the role of President on 7/1/2023

Chris Brown, President Elect (7/1/23 - 6/30/2024): Information coming soon

Casey McPheron, Secretary (7/1/2023-6/30/2024)Casey is an Assistant Professor of School Psychology at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). She also works with the Office of Psychological Assessment at SCSU helping to identify students who may require accommodations at the university level. Casey has published several articles related to the training of school psychologists and published book chapters related to taking action for implementing social justice in the field of school psychology. Casey’s research interests focus on best practices in training school psychologists, supervision of school psychology trainees, and development of early language and literacy skills for young children. Casey has previously served as the APA Division 16 Convention Chair and Co-Chair and been a reviewer for the Journal of Psychological and Educational Consultation. Casey is also a recipient of the 2023 CASP Presidential Citation.   

Ronald Benner, Treasurer (7/1/2021-6/30/2024): Ron is a school psychologist in Bridgeport, CT.  He is the CASP Treasurer and in last twenty years he has served for CASP as President, Vice-President, Job-Coordinator and Program Committee member.  In the past he has been the NASP’s Treasurer, NASP Delegate, Chair of Interest Groups, and Coordinator of the “Computer Technology and Applications for School Psychologists” Interest Group.  For the CT Department of Education he has been on the teams to revise the Guidelines for ED, SLD and most recently to work on the PEAC subcommittee, SEED, for the new evaluation of related service providers. 

Steven Mendelsson, Immediate Past President (7/1/2021-6/30/2024): Steve was a school psychologist for Eliot Middle School in Clinton, CT. for the past 12 years  He is currently a Coordinator for Pupil Services for Amity Regional School District No. 5.  He completed his graduate training at Fairfield University.  Prior to working in Clinton, Steve worked with adolescents with significant mental health concerns at St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Services.  His research interests include development of resiliency factors in at-risk youth, improvement of executive functioning systems in children and adolescents, as well as bullying prevention and intervention at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.  He also has worked collaboratively with various school districts to aid in the creation of Scientifically Research Based Intervention (SRBI) programs for both academic and behavior. 

Tom Brant NASP Delegate (7/1/2021-6/30/2024): 

Tom is Director of Pupil Services, Amity Regional School District, No. 5, in Woodbridge, CT. Tom has been actively involved in CASP since 2008 including stints as President, Immediate Past President, and Chair of Membership, Legislative, and Professional Learning committees. Tom also serves as the related services liaison for the ConnCase and on the board for the Connecticut Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparedness. Additionally, Tom is a member of the NASP School Safety and Crisis Response committee. Outside of professional commitments, Tom enjoys spending time with his two daughters and attending sporting events. 

In Memory: Sarah Gelish, President (7/1/2021 - 2/13/2023)



CASP EXECUTIVE BOARD (Updated 11/2023, to be updated again summer of 2023) 


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