MSU’s Gadke is two-time recipient of national Trainers of School Psychologists Presidential Appreciation Award

Contact: Bethany Shipp

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State’s Daniel Gadke is now a two-time recipient of the national Presidential Appreciation Award from the Trainers of School Psychologists.

Head of MSU’s Department of Counseling, Higher Education Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations, Gadke recently was recognized during the organization’s annual conference in Chicago. Devadrita Talapatra, president of TSP, presented the award as an expression of appreciation for Gadke’s “outstanding leadership, tireless dedication and exceptional service to the field.” He first received the award in 2024 from former TSP President Daniel Newman.

TSP fosters the professional development of school psychology trainers and faculty across the world. Gadke has served on the executive board for more than eight years and as treasurer for the last six years, leading the organization to greater fiscal management and planning for the future.

“Dr. Gadke’s continued recognition by the Trainers of School Psychologists reflects not only his individual excellence, but also the strength of Mississippi State’s commitment to advancing the field of school psychology,” said Teresa Jayroe, MSU College of Education dean. “His leadership, both in the College of Education and on a national stage, exemplifies the impact our faculty have in shaping research, practice and future professionals. We are proud to see his dedication honored once again.”

Gadke also serves as associate dean of research for the College of Education and co-director of the university’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology and a doctoral degree in school psychology from Illinois State University. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine/Kennedy Krieger Institute in its Department of Behavioral Psychology.

MSU’s College of Education, home of the Department of Counseling, Higher Education Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations, includes four additional academic departments, a division of education, one research unit and numerous service units. Learn more at www.educ.msstate.edu.

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