School Psychologist of the Year
MSPA Awards
Maryland School Psychologists Association
The search for the 2026 Maryland School Psychologists’ Association’s School Psychologist of the Year, Outstanding Advocate, and Outstanding Educator in underway! Application materials are due to publicaffairs@mspaonline.org by Friday February 27, 2026.
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Mrs. Sue Miller
2026 Maryland School Psychologist of the Year
MSPA is proud to recognize Sue Miller as the 2026 recipient of the School Psychologist of the Year Award. Mrs. Miller has devoted more than 20 years of service to Harford County Public Schools, where she serves as a highly respected school psychologist and the liaison to more than 30 nonpublic schools, supporting over 250 students across in‑county and out‑of‑district programs. Despite the breadth of her service, when visiting one of her schools, one can see her greeting students and staff by name and forging meaningful connections within her school community that reflect both her professionalism and her care.
A defining hallmark of her career has been her passion for supporting the professional growth of others. She is a mentor, professor, professional development leader, and a trusted source of support for colleagues and families alike. Over the years, she has supervised numerous school psychology interns shaping the next generation of leaders in our field. In addition, she has designed and delivered professional learning for special educators, regional programs, and school psychologists supporting students with the most intensive needs in order to support teams’ ability to design IEPs that effectively address students’ emotional and behavioral needs, reducing barriers to academic progress and ensuring that every student receives the comprehensive, high‑quality support they deserve.
Mrs. Miller has received accolades, including the Harford County Public Schools 2025 Student Services Standout Award and the 2025 Harford County Association of School Psychologists School Psychologist of the Year Award. These honors, however, only begin to capture the depth of her impact. Many congratulations to Mrs. Miller, a professional who represents the best in our field!
Senator Malcolm L. Augustine
2026 Outstanding Advocate
Congratulations to the 2026 MSPA Outstanding Advocate Award Winner Malcolm L. Augustine. Senator Augustine, a Democrat representing District 47 in Prince George’s County, has been a strong advocate for Maryland families through his work on healthcare access, youth mental health, and education initiatives. As a member of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and several key legislative committees, he has championed policies that support the well-being of Maryland communities.
Ahead of the 2026 legislative session, Senator Augustine partnered with the Maryland School Psychologists’ Association to support the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists (ICSP), a bill designed to help address Maryland’s shortage of school psychologists and improve credential mobility for professionals, including military families. His leadership in sponsoring and advocating for the bill helped build strong momentum and broad legislative support, making him a valued champion for school psychologists and student mental health in Maryland.
Congratulations Senator Augustine!
The Outstanding Advocate Award recognizes individuals or groups who relentlessly advocate for education, children, and youth at the local, state, or national level and help create meaningful change in policies that govern the provision of education and mental health services. Nominees’ efforts should align with the MSPA mission and NASP mission/goals. Nominees can include individuals or groups outside of the profession, as well as those affiliated with the field of school psychology.
The School Psychologist of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding practitioner in the field of school psychology. The award is presented annually to a practicing school psychologist who provides a full range of psychological services, collaborates with home, school, and community stake-holders, supports student development and diversity, acts as a leader at the local, state, or national level, and performs their job in an exemplary manner. Nominees must be practicing Maryland certified school psychologists who spend the majority of their time providing direct services to students, teachers, and parents in school settings.
The eligibility criteria for each award along with nomination forms and materials can be found below. Nominations must be made by a current MSPA member and are to be submitted via email in order to be accepted. Award winners will be recognized in Spring 2026. In addition, winners may be considered for NASP award nominations on behalf of MSPA.
If you have any questions about any of the awards, please contact Jeanne McCormack at publicaffairs@mspaonline.org.