THE ISPA AWARD 2000

JOANNE WASCO

Joanne Wasco became a member of ISPA at the colloquium in Braga, Portugal in 1991, and from the very beginning she has actively contributed to the life and development of ISPA.

Very soon she became active in the International Exchange Interest Group and has now for several years been its chairperson and its driving force.

This Interest Group has, under her leadership, contributed to one of ISPA’s major goals, the fostering of the exchange of ideas and projects among members from different countries in the world, visiting colleagues in other countries, and making friends. She has made it possible for our members to experience at first hand how school psychologists work in other cultural settings and to take these experiences back home with them. All this has fostered better communication among our members and has encouraged professional development. Furthermore, all of these initiatives have put an added dimension to the spirit of ISPA, which manifests itself so vividly in our annual colloquia.

ISPA is deeply grateful to Joanne for her contributions to the growth of our association and for the development of the unique ISPA spirit. She has done her work out of deep inner convictions, and never with a desire to attain any personal gain. Her charm, her warmth, her captivating smiles have attracted people towards her and towards ISPA.

It is with great pleasure that I present this award to Joanne on behalf of ISPA, our small way to say thank you for all you have done for us over the last ten years.

Bernie Stein, President,
Durham, New Hampshire, USA, July, 2000