1. Diversity Dialogue Special Session NASP Annual Convention 2015

2.  My Background  Pieces of Me – African American Males in School Psychology  Diversity Recruitment/Cultural Competence  Documentary Trailer

3.  First generation college student  Second year graduate student at Howard University  Research Interest  Diversity Recruitment  Positive Psychology  The Integration of Technology and Education

4.  Pieces – The various elements of a black man.  ME – The representation of black men when you encounter and black male.

5.  Formulating the idea  Developing the plan  Revising the plan  Execute the plan

6.  “Pieces of Me”, will provide a visual exploration into the journey of African American male school psychology students.  This production will encompass several short interviews, stories and prospective of the road to become a School Psychologist.

7.  The purpose of this production is to showcase experiences of students of color by engaging in issues surrounding racism, discrimination, gender and the perceptions of African American males.

11.  How many African American Male School Psychologist are there within the 3% of African American representation in School Psychology?  Is there an accurate count?  QTNA

12.  A major goal of this showcase is to provide viewers with insight on the issues of being a double minority within a profession and the importance of diversity recruitment.  Participants will learn how this information can be useful in addressing issues male African American School Psychology students encounter as well as assisting with multicultural competence.

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15.  Curtis, M. J., Castillo, J. M., & Gelley, C. (2010). School Psychology 2010: Demographics, Employment, and the Context for Professional Practices. Retrieved from National Association of School psychologist : http://www.nasponline.org/publications/cq/40/7/school- psychology-demographics.aspx  Demaquis, H., & Baker, J. (2014, February ). Missing in Action: The Underrepresentation of Black Male School Psychologists. Missing in Action. Washington, Dc.  Westbrook, D., & Riley, J. (n.d.). Publications. Retrieved from National Association of School Psychologist : http://www.nasponline.org/resources/culturalcompetence/cultco mppractice.aspx