In this episode, I’m talking with Stefanie Finney, a board-certified behavior analyst who went back to school, earned a second master’s degree, and stepped into the world of school psychology.
And yes, even with all that experience, year one still came with a few “wait, nobody mentioned this part” moments.
Stefanie shares what surprised her most about the role, how her BCBA background gives her an edge with FBAs, behavior plans, and consultation, and why she gives herself permission to say, “I don’t know, but I’ll find out.”
We also talk about the one-day contract that helps her manage overwhelm, the value of having people to lean on, and why it may take closer to five years to feel truly steady in this work.
Resources:
The One Day Contract: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-one-day-contract-rick-pitino/1115781881?ean=9781250054906
The Prepared School Psych community: https://jennyponzuric.com/prepared-school-psychologist/
