2020-2021 Board Members

Picture
[From Left to Right] Marko Lewis, Haeeun Lee, Allison Warren, Yacine Diene, Nicole Martinez, & Kendall Kantor. (Not Pictured: Taylor Milner)
Vice President | Allison Warren
Hello School Psychers! My name is Allison Warren and I am excited to be your SASP Vice President. I was born in Sacramento, CA but have moved numerous times due to my father’s career. I spent most of my childhood in New York and Germany. Nein, mein Deutsch ist nicht sehr gut. By the time I was applying for college I was interested in both art and politics. Half my college applications were for Political Science programs and the other half were for Art History/Fine Arts programs. A coin toss led me to studying Political Science, which opened opportunities like working for an LGBTQ+ Congressman in Philadelphia and working with NGOs in Rwanda and Tanzania. In an unforeseen twist of fate, I joined Teach For America in 2016 and entered the world of education; I have taught 1st, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. I am fairly certain that school psychology is the final stop in my ever-changing career path, but I won’t rule out re-entering the world of politics or being a children’s book illustrator on the side. I have far too many hobbies to become a master of anything in particular. If you enjoy drawing, skiing, stand-up comedy, reading, pole fitness, yoga, cooking, or gardening, we already have something in common. Hope to see you all at a SASP social soon!
Secretary | Marko Lewis 
Hey future SASP people! My name is Marko Lewis! I am the secretary and I oversee what is being talked about in meetings and making sure everyone is on track with their respective roles while in these meetings! I am originally from Seattle, Washington but relocated to Vegas after graduating high school. I started at CSN then went to UNLV, graduating with a bachelors in Psychology and a minor in Music Technology and Neuroscience! I got into the School Psych field because I am a registered behavior technician and work with children on the spectrum in schools and from there that sparked me just talking to a school psychologist and the from there I knew I wanted to be in this field. I currently want to be in the school psychology PhD program because with that I can have more options like opening up my own private practice! You guys can come to me with any questions or advice you may want/need about classes or life as a grad student or anything of the sort!
2020-2021  Past President | Bonnie Head 
Hello! My name is Bonnie Head and I will be serving on the SASP E-Board for the 2021-2022 school year in the Past President role. I grew up in a small town in California, and received my undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz. It was during my time in Santa Cruz that I was introduced to the field of school psychology and knew this was the direction I wanted to take. I entered the school psychology program at UNLV during the 2019-2020 school year and I quickly realized the major impact I would be able to not only make in the lives of students, but also in the community, through my education and career. 
​
​I joined SASP during my first semester of the program and began serving on the E-Board as the Student Representative during the 2019-2020 year. Last year, I continued my role on the E-Board serving as the President as well as the Student Representative on the Board of Nevada Association of School Psychologists. While last year was a bit difficult, I am proud of the accomplishments that the SASP program was able to accomplish and the impact that we were able to make on campus and in the community. This year, I will be fulfilling my internship in the Clark County School District and I look forward to using this experience in my role as the Past President of SASP to connect fellow students with the school psychology realm in the community.
​
Ed.S Student Representative | Kendall Kantor
Hello Friends! My name is Kendall Kantor, and I am the Ed.S Student Representative for SASP this year! I was born and raised in Reno, NV. I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UNR in 2020. I always knew I would leave Reno to pursue a graduate school out of the city, but I never expected to live in Vegas and attend UNLV. But here I am after moving to Vegas in May! I come from a family of educators, so I, fortunately, found my passion for school psychology when I was a freshman in high school, still taking aptitude tests. Knowing that the journey to find school psychology is not an easy one, I am so grateful that I get to work alongside all of you while we each move towards our career goals! 

Connect with SASP!
#SASPunlv 

Email: sasp@unlv.edu
Facebook: Student Affiliates in School Psychology at UNLV 
Instagram: @SASPunlv
Twitter: @SASPunlv 
Click the icons below to stay connected! 
President | Nicole Martinez
Hello everyone, my name is Nicole Martinez, and I am your current SASP President! I am originally from a very small town in California where my graduating class was under 300, so being in Las Vegas has been quite an experience! During my time in CA, I completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology with a concentration in Child Development. In almost all of my jobs, I have worked with children in some capacity. From cheer coach, to dance instructor, to paraprofessional, and behavior specialist….I have always had a passion for working with youth. This passion led me to pursue higher education and is how I ended up as a second-year student in the Ed.S. School Psychology program and President of SASP!

​As you get to know me, you’ll see I have a love connection with all things crystals, cosmos, and cats! I practice yoga, meditation, rock-climbing, music, dance, and plant care. I hold a deep belief that growth is not linear and looks wildly different for everyone. Whether it’s academics, research, self-care, or something else, I hope to take my passion for mentoring and help each one of our SASP members grow to exceed the expectations they had for themselves while building a community of empowered and compassionate leaders in school psychology. Namaste 😊
Treasurer | Taylor Milner 
Hello friends! My name is Taylor Milner and I am so excited to be your SASP Treasurer for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year! I was born and raised here in Las Vegas, where I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UNLV in 2018. After graduating, I was still unsure about what I wanted to do, so I decided to explore my lifelong dream of becoming a teacher. I began my teaching career as a 6th grade science teacher and eventually moved on to become a special education teacher. During my time teaching, I realized just how passionate I was about the career; this inspired me to want to put myself in a position where I could do more and advocate on behalf of all the teachers out there. That drive led me to my current journey in the field of school psychology where I am now in my second year of the PhD program. Some things I love include: cats, plants, yoga, reading, pole fitness, cooking and spending time outside. I am looking forward to getting to know you all and figuring out how to navigate through the exciting world of school psychology together!
Communications and Social Media Director | Yacine Diene
Hey y'all! My name is Yacine Diene and I am your 2021-2022 Communications Director! I am originally from New York City and moved to Las Vegas when I was 9. When I first started my college journey, I went UNR for my first year, but later transferred to UNLV. Here is where I graduated with a bachelors in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Social Studies. After graduating college, I became a Government & Psychology teacher at Mojave High school; it was an honor to become a teacher at the same high school that I graduated from 5 years ago! This is my 3rd year teaching and it has been a wild ride! I always knew that I wanted to be a teacher, simply because I wanted to help children who do not have a support system outside of schools. In becoming a teacher, I realized that I was very limited to what I could or could not do with the students who opened up to me about their struggles. In wanting to do more, with a little help from Google, I began to learn about the school psychology field and knew that this was my chance to do more in the education field. Being the first in my family to graduate from college and pursue a graduate degree, I believe that I can use my own life experiences to connect with students and guide them through their many life obstacles! 

When I am not working or being a student, I spend majority of my time at raves or festivals. Being apart of the EDM community has completely changed my life and has brought so much happiness into my life. Being able to dance the night away with people who have the same love and passion for music and art has allowed me to grow and become a better person. 

I am extremely excited to learn and work with each and every single one of you and I hope to also be a mentor and friend. 

Welcome to the School Psychology program at UNLV! 
Ph.D Student Representative |  Haeeun Lee
​Hello! My name is Haeeun Lee, and I am excited to join SASP E-Board for the 2021-2022 school year. I was born and raised in South Korea until age 14, and I moved to the United States. I actually moved to Las Vegas for the first few years in the U.S.; then, my family decided to move across the nation to Virginia! I completed my undergraduate in Psychology and Ed. S. in school psychology at Brigham Young University in Utah. After spending more than ten years in this peaceful state, I decided to continue my education in school psychology. I am excited to start my Ph. D. journey in Las Vegas, where I was an ELL student long ago. 
Faculty Advisor | Dr. Samuel Song