Stacy-Ann January, an associate professor in the School Psychology program, has been named co-director of the Institute for School-Community Partnerships,
Integrated Services, and Child Mental Health and Educational Policy (ISCP), a research
and technical assistance center at the 51在线. Her leadership
and dedication were evident in her previous role as associate director, where she
has been pivotal in developing the ISCP's school-community partnerships focus area,
which aims to develop and enhance community schools throughout the Tampa Bay region.
During her tenure at the , January achieved a significant milestone by securing a 5-year U.S. Department of
Education funded grant valued at approximately $10 million. This impressive feat is
a testament to the power of collaboration, as the project is being undertaken in partnership
with Hillsborough County Public Schools and the University of Central 51在线.
鈥淎s I reflect on my journey thus far with the ISCP, I am most proud of our collective
efforts in serving our local community via our partnership with Hillsborough County
Public Schools,鈥� said January.
January鈥檚 vision for the future of the ISCP is one of continued growth and impact.
Her recent appointments, including an assistant research professor, sustainability
director, community programs director, and fiscal and business manager, have laid
a strong foundation for the institute's work in supporting school-community partnerships.
Her passion and dedication will undoubtedly guide the ISCP toward a future of even
greater support for students, families, and communities.
鈥淚 am honored to serve our communities alongside the dedicated faculty, students,
and staff at the ISCP,鈥� said January. 鈥淚t is my long-term goal that our partnership
with schools and communities in the Suncoast region leads to transformative change
that improves access, outcomes, and opportunities for students and families.鈥�
The ISCP's collective efforts and dedication have been instrumental in securing over
$25 million in grants for 2024-25 active projects. This significant achievement is
a testament to the ISCP's commitment to its vision for all students to thrive in safe,
effective, and supportive environments, boding well for continued success.
鈥淎s co-directors, Stacy-Ann and I will work together to continue to grow the impact
of the ISCP,鈥� said Jose Castillo, a professor of school psychology and fellow co-director of the Institute for School
Community Partnerships. 鈥淪tacy-Ann's elevation to co-director will not change much,
if anything, about how we currently work together. Rather, the change is being made
to recognize the way we already are working and to recognize Stacy-Ann's leadership
and contributions to the ISCP!"
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