CANFIELD — The Ohio School Psychology Association has named Kimberly Altobelli as the 2025 recipient of the Alex Thomas Ohio School Psychologist of the Year Award. Altobelli serves as a School Psychology Consultant for the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Northeast Region through the Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio.

She will be recognized during OSPA’s Fall Conference on Nov. 7, 2025, in Columbus. The annual award honors one school psychologist in Ohio who demonstrates exceptional leadership, advocacy, and service to students and schools.

Altobelli is widely respected for her leadership in improving evaluation practices, strengthening compliance and supporting educational teams across more than 150 districts in Northeast Ohio. Her collaborative approach has helped streamline systems, build stronger partnerships and improve outcomes for students.

Altobelli earned her educational specialist and master’s degrees in school psychology from Kent State University and dual bachelor’s degrees in family studies and psychology from Miami University.