Upper St. Clair school psychologist recognized
Shannon Dressler, a school psychologist in the Upper St. Clair School District, was recently recognized as the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania’s (ASPP) Monthly Member Spotlight recipient.
To be nominated, individuals must demonstrate one or more of ASPP’s core values, including advocacy, continuous improvement, collaboration, diversity, focus on children and youth, integrity and visionary leadership.
Upper St. Clair High School assistant principal Dr. Dan Beck nominated Dressler for her collaborative efforts as well as for helping sponsor student-centered programs, including No Place For Hate, Stand Together and the Gay-Straight Alliance.
Dressler joined the USC staff in 2001. A graduate of California University of Pennsylvania (now PennWest California), she holds a master’s degree in psychology as well as certifications in K-12 school psychology and K-12 principal. She completed her bachelor’s in psychology at Duquesne University.
In addition to ASPP, she is a member of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the Pennsylvania Association of Student Assistance Professionals. Dressler serves as executive board secretary for ASPP and was recently selected to the NASP Communications Committee, which plans National School Psychology Week in November of each year.
School psychologists who are selected for ASPP’s Monthly Member Spotlight during the 2022-23 school year – including Dressler – will be considered for the ASPP School Psychologist of the Year award announced in the fall.