Connecticut Association of School Psychologists (2024)

Go Fund Me Page:https://www.gofundme.com/f/services-for-sarah-gelish

Update February 22, 2023

Article written by Liz Hardaway and appearing across Hearst Media Publications:https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/sarah-gelish-new-fairfield-school-psychologist-17795601.php

Update February 20, 2023

Official Obituary:https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/danbury-ct/sarah-gelish-11161426?fbclid=IwAR30W2s22oSl1UzFSkTXDpu1Ebb_NAamgd56BvhsqXpueahgIHDMA6eQEno

February 16, 2023

Dear CASP Family,

We write to all of you with heavy hearts to let you know that our beloved friend and CASP President, Sarah Gelish, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 13th.

Sarah spent nearly the past decade advocating for children, families, and school communities in the state of Connecticut through her various positions on the CASP board and as a school psychologist at New Fairfield Public Schools. A graduate from the school psychology program at Fairfield University, Sarah was an integral part of the CASP board since 2014, when she assumed the role of Graduate Student Liaison for Fairfield University. In her time on the CASP board, Sarah held the positions of Chair of Professional Learning, 101^st Secretary (2018-2019), 49^th President-Elect (2019-2021), and 44^th President (2021-2023). Prior to her position at New Fairfield Public Schools, Sarah also served as an intern at Middlegate Elementary School in Newtown.

Sarah leaves behind her loving husband, Andrew, and their beautiful daughter, Ava. Sarah and Andrew were also expecting their son in July. A GoFundMe page has been created to support Sarah’s family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. We will share details regarding funeral arrangements as they become available.

As a CASP and school psychology family, we are mourning the loss of our cherished President who was full of life and devoted to spreading kindness to all. Sarah was a shining light who touched countless hearts and lives. Sarah will be greatly missed as a steadfast leader, dedicated school psychologist, but most importantly… as our dear friend.

Sincerely,

Eric Elias Rebecca Rivera

President Elect Secretary

1schoolpsych@gmail.com r.rivera112294@gmail.com

Ron Benner Steven Mendelssohn

Treasurer Immediate Past President

benner111245@yahoo.com spm3485@gmail.com

H. Thomas Brant

NASP Delegate to CT

hthomasbrant@gmail.com

Connecticut Association of School Psychologists (2024)

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