Author: drlisaschoolpsych

Dr. Lisa is an assistant professor of school psychology. She is also licensed psychologist and licensed specialist in school psychologist, and spent seven years as a school psychologist in an urban school district before taking this position in 2019. She started her career as a bilingual elementary classroom teacher, and then went to graduate school to learn more about how to make an impact on students and schools. Dr. Lisa's goal is to support schools in providing mental health supports for diverse students, particularly immigrants and English learners, and to improve the training of school psychologists who want to work with these populations.

Weekly Resource- NASP

Every week I will share a link to a resource that I think would benefit my readers.  As a school psychologist, I'm going to start with a link to my professional organization, the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).  The specific site below has information for parents and educators.  One you've looked at that page, … Continue reading Weekly Resource- NASP

“Mommy!” How to deal with the beginning of year criers

Ah, the beginning of the school year.  I just finished week three, and I still regularly hear a little one or two crying when they first come in.  Most of these kids settle in, but in the meantime they take up a lot of our energy.  Here are some tips on how to get them … Continue reading “Mommy!” How to deal with the beginning of year criers