In this episode, I’m joined by Julie Waldschmidt, a newer school psychologist who began her journey in the field after years as a special education teacher.
That classroom experience shows up in powerful ways, from how she connects with teachers during consultation to how she observes students, understands frustration and looks for strengths.
We talk about preschool evaluations, English language learner assessments, collaboration, resource hunting, school-life balance and the importance of being visible in your buildings.
Julie’s advice for new school psychs is simple but so helpful: ease in, go slow, listen well and remember that it does not all have to happen at once.
Resources:
The Prepared School Psych community: https://jennyponzuric.com/prepared-school-psychologist/
Rebecca Branstetter: https://rebeccabranstetter.com/
