Dr. Dawn Trueblood of Desert Shadows Elementary School has been named the 2025 School Psychologist of the Year by the Arizona Association of School Psychologists. She played a key role in maintaining the PBIS system and helped the school receive the PBIS AZ Model School award.
Dr. Trueblood is recognized for her use of evidence-based practices, support for student well-being, and mentoring of future psychologists. She also provides crisis response support, which aligns with the criteria for the award…