Maine Association of School Psychologists held its annual awards ceremony on March 22 at Harraseeket Inn in Freeport.

At the annual spring meeting, Richard Kauffman was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. He was nominated by Dr. Michael Dixon, a long-time member of MASP. Kauffman is a licensed psychological examiner and a certified school psychologist specialist.

He has worked as a school psychologist since 1981, both as a school employee in Gorham and Regional School Unit 40, but usually as a consultant. In 1997, he and three colleagues formed the Lincoln Group Professional Association with offices in Bath, Hallowell, and, currently, Winthrop.

The Lincoln Group has provided psychological services to children, adults, families and organizations throughout Maine. Kauffman has consulted with school districts from Saco to Dover-Foxcroft and Fryeburg to Vinalhaven. His primary interest is in the identification and development of school programs that match the needs of children who struggle to learn.

Another focus is conducting risk assessments and developing procedures for enhancing school safety. Currently, Mr. Kauffman has contracts to provide services in Lewiston, RSU 4 and Fayette. He lives in Winthrop with his wife, Maria.