Ross Pesce Retirement Recognition by Mary Satchwell https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq Please click the + on the bottom right of your screen to leave a video or written message to share a greeting or favorite memory celebrating the incredible career of Dr. Ross Pesce. en-us 2021-04-19 01:54:01 UTC 2025-11-04 18:37:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/59212/ba8e865389edaa054144ee11ed422c7d/RP.jpg Photo Memory marysatchwell https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1433204154 Celebrating the retirement of ISPA's admninistrative assistant, Shawn Jamehdor in 2020]]> 2021-04-19 14:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1433204154 Photo Memory marysatchwell https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1433220306 Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes with some esteemed colleagues]]> 2021-04-19 14:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1433220306 Congratulations and Best Wishes marysatchwell https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1433223806 Ross, your contributions to our field and to the preparation of school psychologists and state leaders are immeasurable. Your dedication to giving back and serving are truly inspiring and all who have been fortunate enough to learn from you are better professionals thanks to your incredible example. Thank you for all you have and continue to do to make this the best job in the world! Best wishes in your retirement and enjoy the time with family, traveling, and doing all of the other things you love! Sincerely, Mary Satchwell]]> 2021-04-19 14:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1433223806 Photo Memory marysatchwell https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1433250554 Loyola Graduation 2013 ]]> 2021-04-19 14:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1433250554 Gratitude! JackieGilson https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1453902452 Ross-

When I think of your guidance, friendship, steady leadership, and unmatched professionalism, I am overwhelmed with gratitude.  

Simply put, thank you for being you!

Jackie Gilson]]> 2021-04-24 00:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1453902452 I appreciate you!! https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1459981989 Dr. Pesce,

Thank you. Thank you for being you. Thank you for exemplifying the true meaning of a social justice advocate and an overall kindhearted human being. I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to learn from you. You pushed me to be the best student I could be. You were dependable, understanding, and fully present. And more than anything, you believed in me. Your expertise and dedication to the field are unmatched. And your legacy will continue to shine through each and every student and practicing school psychologist you've graciously mentored and supported in your career. Best wishes in your retirement! You are more than deserving of all the new blessings and adventures to come!!

Sincerely,
Nikki Hunter
]]> 2021-04-26 15:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1459981989 Dr. Pesce, https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1460052163
Thank you so much for your unparalleled dedication to your students, the community, and the field of school psychology. Thank you for being a great role model and all the support you have personally given me. I have learned so much from you and I've grown a lot as a person and future school professional because the opportunities you gave me. it is truly evident to everyone around you that you truly care and want the best for everyone you work with. I wish you the best in your retirement. I am hard pressed to find someone more deserving of a wonderful retirement. A million thank you's would not be enough! We appreciate you so much. Stay in touch!

Sincerely,
Jesus E Ramos ]]> 2021-04-26 15:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1460052163 The first ISPA Supervisor Training, which was lead by Dr. Pesce. swanlunl https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1460751175 2021-04-26 17:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1460751175 YOU ARE THE BEST! https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1465208768 Dr. Pesce, congratulations on your retirement! You are one of my favorite people.  Thank you for taking me under your wing 14 years ago.  You really are the "Godfather" of school psychology.  You take care of all of your godchildren and their is nothing you would not do for them.  You are selfless and caring, holding our best interests at heart, always.  You are definitely a one of a kind and I am very honored and grateful to know you.  Thank you for all that you do.  I look forward to hearing about your next adventure!

Sincerely,

Roz Barragan]]> 2021-04-27 16:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1465208768 https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1468864764 To my grandpa in the program, The Godfather of school psych, an incredible support...you are an amazing human being! The field has been blessed by your impact not just in school psych, but in the lives of staff, people, and communities that you have worked with. I feel so lucky to have been guided by you. I know you will continue to enjoy life with the family and find ways to continue to make an impact on others. Congratulations on all you have done and will continue to do! Salud Dr. Pesce! ❤️ Yari ]]> 2021-04-28 13:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1468864764 Thank you, Dr. Pesce! mgaona95 https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1469843738 Dr. Pesce, I have no words to describe my appreciation and gratitude for you. I still remember PhD interview day like it was yesterday, and sitting with you in your office. I felt so seen and to be honest, you played a big part in why I wanted to come to this program in the first place. Since then, you've provided me with so much support and believed in me in ways that I didn't even believe in myself. Thanks for seeing me truly, as a daughter of immigrants, first-gen student, and always wanting to know how I am doing professionally and personally.

I hope to one day become at least half of the school psychologist that you are. You have truly been a mentor to me, and I know you will continue to be. Congratulations on your retirement! You are so appreciated & will be deeply missed at Loyola.

*note: hopefully, we can FINALLY get a picture together at my graduation next year!

Con gratitud ❤️,
Mayra ]]> 2021-04-28 16:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1469843738 Thank you! https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1470304984 Dr. Pesce,

I am so fond of all the mentoring and support I received from you over the years. You were such a clam presence and always willing to share your vast wealth of knowledge. I am truly appreciative of all the ways you helped shape my career and how I can help those in need. I wish you the very best in your future endeavors. Thank you so very much for all you have done for the field and all the students you have influenced!
Sincerely,
Stephanie Grunewald]]> 2021-04-28 17:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1470304984 Congratulations! https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1470631488 Dr. Pesce, I want to congratulate you on your upcoming retirement. Your accomplishments in the field and the lives you've touched are innumerable. Enjoy!
Greg Moy]]> 2021-04-28 18:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1470631488 Dr. Pesce, ctindallbiggins https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1473931798 If the success of a career is determined by the number of lives touched, your accomplishments are immeasurable. I will never forget Melissa Reeves asking a room of 300+ psychologists to raise their hand if they had been supervised by you in some capacity. It was astounding to see nearly every hand in the air after the question was posed.  

Not only am I thankful for all you have done to guide my journey in becoming a school psychologist, but for the broader work you have done in shaping this profession. My appreciation and admiration of you will continue well beyond your days as a professor. Wishing you all the very best as you enter this next chapter of life. You are more than deserving of all the happiness and joy retirement can bring.

Sincerely,
-Carly Tindall-Biggins

PS - Next time we meet, lunch is finally on me! :)]]> 2021-04-29 14:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1473931798 Congratulations https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1474641605 Dr. Pesce,

Congratulations on your retirement! Thank you for your mentorship, support, and friendship Over the years. I look back on your classes so fondly. You are a teacher I will always remember and admire! Hope to see you at a White Sox game soon. 
Always,
Katie Ricciardi (class of 2010)]]> 2021-04-29 16:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1474641605 Thank you!! https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1478276604 Dr. Pesce, 

Thank you so much for all of the mentoring and support you have provided me over the years! Your help guiding me through completing my Ed.D. and extensive knowledge of the Proviso area have shaped me greatly as a psychologist. I'm sincerely grateful for everything you have taught me and always pushing me to do the best I can as a psychologist and advocate for students. 

Your care and dedication toward students both while they are in your classes and long after they graduate is very much appreciated by me and I'm sure many others who have met you! Congratulations on your retirement and you will be greatly missed at Loyola!

Sincerely, 
Michael Cermak]]> 2021-04-30 14:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1478276604 https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1479133259 Dear Dr. Pesce,

Congratulations on your retirement! You have made an impact on SO MANY, one of them being me. Thank you so much for supporting me throughout my education and career. It was an absolute pleasure and honor to serve with you for so many years on the ISPA Bilingual/Bicultural Work Group. I am grateful to you for recommending me for a leadership position within ISPA after graduation. I have many great memories from Casa Central and Las Palmas.  I am also grateful for all the times you lended an ear and helped me problem solve any struggles I was going through. Your guidance and encouragement made a profound impact on me as a young psychologist. You are such an asset to the field of school psychology.  Thank you for everything you have given me. I hope you get a chance to relax and enjoy retirement now!  

Sincerely,
Karlee Soloko (Quaritsch)]]> 2021-04-30 17:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1479133259 Thank you! tsaurs https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1479389267 Dr. Pesce, I want to take a moment to thank you for all you did for me personally and what have done and continue to do for the students in your program.  Your knowledge and expertise were integral to helping us grow into the professionals we are today. I always appreciated your stories and your sense of humor! 
Enjoy retirement!
Sincerely,
Tara Saurs ]]> 2021-04-30 17:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1479389267 Thank you!! https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1480935425 Hey Dr. Pesce!!!! What a difference you have made over the course of your career. You are truly legendary! Thank you for your dedication to our field. Your contributions will live on through all the practitioners you have influenced and systems you have helped change. I so appreciate you helping me find amazing practicum students and always loved connecting with you. I wish you all the best in this next chapter. 

Love, 
Anna]]> 2021-05-01 14:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1480935425 Congrats Dr Pesce! https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1480989824 Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for being a part of my education and career. Class of 2010 loved being your first cohort! The bond was special and you manage to effortlessly connect with everyone on a personal and professional level. You took the time to introduce me to the community around PAEC with some of your favorite places (Caputo!) Thanks for being a great mentor and know that you’re someone I have utmost respect for and great memories with. 
Alissa Fitch Clowe

]]> 2021-05-01 15:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1480989824 https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1481469162 Dear Dr. Pesce,
Your career has been inspiring and life changing for many students spanning the ages. You will certainly be remembered for your accomplishments but equally as much for your kind heart and good humor. I know that I personally felt so much support from you over the years from very difficult times to successes as well, and I feel very honored that you encouraged me to become a PREPaRE trainer. Thank you for all that you have given of yourself to Loyola students and best wishes for an enjoyable retirement.
Much love,
Ashley Ausikaitis]]> 2021-05-01 22:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1481469162 https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1490159856 Dear Dr. Pesce,

Congratulations on your retirement! I almost do not have the words to express the gratitude I have for the guidance and patience you had for us as practicum students. I still think back to our time with you. You have also inspired my interest in promoting safety and preparedness. You are a truly inspiring professional and person. May wonderful wishes for your retirement. 

-Lillie Mae
]]> 2021-05-04 15:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1490159856 Congratulations!! https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1490374825 Congratulations on your retirement, Dr. Pesce! No one deserves it more than you do! Thank you for being such a wonderful professor and mentor. I always felt so proud and lucky to have been part of your first cohort at Loyola. You have a way of putting people at ease, making everyone feel comfortable, and giving your support to graduate students who desperately need it in a way unlike any other school psychologist I know. You are one of those people everyone admires, loves, and respects. Thank you for being so inspiring! Enjoy this well-deserved retirement!
Sincerely,
Maggie Norton Scott (class of 2010)]]> 2021-05-04 16:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1490374825 Congratulations, Dr. Pesce! https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1490628191 Dear Dr. Pesce, 
Congratulations on your retirement!! I am so incredibly appreciative of your guidance and wisdom over the last five years. I feel so luck that our paths crossed during my time at Loyola. You've supported countless students throughout your career and fostered so many connections and professional opportunities for us all along the way. You truly lead by example. Thank you for all the laughs, meaningful conversations,  book loans, sage advice, and endless encouragement. I'm wishing you and your family all the best as you embark on this new chapter! 

Sincerely, 
Kiley Callahan]]> 2021-05-04 16:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1490628191 Congratulazioni Dr. Pesce jimener https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1496818844 Felicidades Dr. Pesce! I am forever grateful for your mentorship and friendship. You are my inspiration! Enjoy your family and all the things you love in this next chapter!

Blessings,️ 
Rena Jimenez

]]> 2021-05-06 05:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1496818844 6 Degrees of Dr. Pesce https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1497861227 A small box of words is not enough to communicate all of the love for this one man. Dr. Pesce's supervision, guidance, knowledge, support, and friendship have allowed me to become the psychologist I am today. A great teacher doesn't just give information but helps in the transformation of the student into their best self so that they may help others. Ross' impact on school psychology in Illinois is immeasurable. His award of being the National School Psychologist of the Year was fitting but his true legacy is the imprint he has left in all of us. We all love you Ross. -Brian Lazzaro]]> 2021-05-06 12:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1497861227 Congratulations https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1500421753 Dr. Pesce, I wish you all the best in your retirement! You have touched so many lives and inspired so many of us to be strong advocates for our students and communities. You also inspired me to be the best, most authentic me at a time when I was trying to figure out exactly what that meant. Thank you for all of your kindness, encouragement, and advice while I was a student at Loyola. 

With gratitude, 
Carina Turner ]]> 2021-05-06 23:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1500421753 An inspiring legend!! https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1500723778 Dr Pesce, I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to have you as a mentor, professor, supervisor, chair and inspiration in my life and career. Without your guidance and support, I would not be where I am today. Your humble approach, unmatched wisdom, endless expertise and unbelievable dedication is unparalleled in the field of school psychology. You have changed so many lives in so many ways- and I am so incredibly lucky to be one of them. I am honored to have worked with you in Cicero and my heart will always be in all of the work we have done together- thank you for all you have done to make this world a better place. You are truly the “OG” in school psychology and at Morton. Because of you, I found my passion in this field. I owe so much to you and will always remember all you have done to impact my life and so many others. Congrats on your retirement!!! You deserve it, I hope you are able to finally relax and enjoy your beautiful grandchildren!! I hope to stay in touch- thank you always for being such an inspiration in my life!!   All my best, Meghan Meyer ]]> 2021-05-07 01:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1500723778 Congrats & Thank you! https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1506460840 Dr. Pesce,
         I want to thank you for all the mentorship you provided me as I navigated my way through Loyola. You supported me and believed in me when I was unsure of myself and I am very thankful for all of your kindness! I loved being the TA for your practicum classes especially as I observed the rapport you had with each student along with the humor and comfort you brought to each class. I also enjoyed working with you collecting research in the communities of Berwyn and Cicero, I learned of the  importance of hearing the voices of members of the community, especially when there are language and cultural barriers. Loyola students have been so lucky to have your guidance and you will be very much missed in the School Psychology program. I hope to see you at a Sox game soon & maybe catch up on some chisme. Enjoy your family & your retirement! 
                           Love,
                   Sofia Flores-Perez

]]> 2021-05-09 14:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1506460840 Congratulations! drkbrooks00 https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1519728888 Dr. Pesce, Thank you for your support and encouragement during my training at Loyola. You were always such a great example of professionalism and care for your students. I will never forget your visit during my practicum year at Morton. You were clearly a superstar as all the staff members were so happy to see you! As I teach seminar classes, I often reflect back on you as my instructor. You provided us with  guidance and modeled so many important characteristics of a great school psychologist. Thank you and congratulations again!]]> 2021-05-13 01:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/marysatchwell/frb04o0r3ftgpicq/wish/1519728888