11/12/2025
In honor of Veteran’s Day, we’re proud to acknowledge both the history of our profession and the personal service of one very special member of the Measuring Minds family — our favorite veteran, Daniel (aka Dad, Papoo) Bounds. 💙
In December 1967, Daniel arrived in Da Nang, Vietnam, where he served two tours of duty until 1969. He was honorably discharged following a neck injury sustained during his service. His courage, discipline, and compassion have always been the foundation of our family — and continue to inspire the work we do every day.
Did you know that intelligence testing in the military played a key role in the origins of school psychology? During World War I, psychologists developed large-scale assessments like the Army Alpha and Beta tests to help identify the best roles for soldiers. Decades later, psychologist David Wechsler drew on that early work while developing the Wechsler intelligence scales — tools still used today in modern evaluations for children and adults.
Swipe through to meet our favorite veteran, Daniel Bounds — a man whose service, humility, and heart reflect the very qualities we strive to bring to every evaluation, every family, and every child we serve.
Thank you, Dad. And thank you to all who have served. 🇺🇸