Empowering School Psychs to Advocate for Student-Focused Solutions
Tomorrow’s School Psych is a podcast for school psychologists and special education professionals that provides practical strategies, resources, and honest conversations.
Hosted by Jenny Ponzuric, a school psychologist turned neuropsychologist and former administrator, we focus on navigating the evolving role of school psychology while building a community of lifelong learners committed to advancing the profession.
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My new journey begins with Tomorrow’s School Psych, but you can revisit The Prepared School Psych episodes here.
How Mastering IEPs Can Help You Pivot Beyond Traditional School Psychology
In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when your role no longer fits the way it used to....
3 Tips for Dyscalculia Evaluations
In this episode, I’m getting into something that deserves way more attention in our field, dyscalculia evaluations. We spend so much time talking about reading concerns, but math-based learning...
Do you need an OT for Dysgraphia Evaluations?
In this episode, I’m talking about a question that comes up a lot in school psych circles, do I need to include an occupational therapist for dysgraphia evaluations?I walk through three practical...
3 Tips for Dyslexia Evaluations
In this episode, I’m talking about one of those questions school psychologists hear all the time, are you going to test my child for dyslexia?I walk through three practical tips to help you feel...
Say Goodbye to Rulers and Protractors: How the V-MAT Is Helping Us Be More Efficient with Visual Motor Testing
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Karen Silberman to talk about the VMAT, the Visual Motor Abilities Test, and why this new digital assessment tool could make life a whole lot easier for school...
Increasing Your Efficiency as a School Psych
In this episode, I’m talking about efficiency, but not in the usual way. Instead of throwing random productivity tips at an already overloaded schedule, I’m walking through a more useful approach,...
Building an Efficient Report Writing System in School Psychology with Tim Crosby
In this episode, I’m joined by Tim to talk about report writing, efficiency, and why so many school psychologists need a better system.We get into the real frustrations behind writing thorough...
Not Your Average School Pyschologist Podcast: Artificial Intelligence & School Psychology with Dr. McClure
In today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Byron McClure shares his strengths-based approach to school psychology. He talks about how the power of "why" can help probe for...
When to Examine EF Skills
In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most useful lenses we can bring to student evaluation, executive functioning.I talk through when I start looking more closely at these skills,...
What Else Can a School Psych Do? Exploring Private Practice
Have you ever wondered what it would look like to use your school psych skills outside of a traditional K 12 role?In this episode, I’m continuing our conversation about alternative career paths and...
Why College Accommodations Might Surprise You with Elizabeth Hamblet
In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Hamblet, a nationally recognized expert on the transition to college for students with disabilities.With more than two decades of experience working in...
What Else Can I Do With My School Psych Credential?
Have you ever quietly wondered, do I really want to be doing this exact version of the job for the next 20 years?In this episode, I’m kicking off a mini series exploring the different ways school...
3 Interview Tips for School Psychs
Interview season can feel intense, especially in school psychology where you’re often sitting in front of a full panel and being asked to explain complex, real world work on the spot.In this...
Overwhelm as a Warning Sign: What School Psychs Need to Notice with Kelly Mobeck
In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Mobeck, also known as Coach Kelly, a certified performance and leadership coach with over two decades of experience supporting high achieving professionals....
Creating Safe & Affirming Spaces with Katie Pettersen
This episode is a thoughtful, practical conversation for anyone working in schools who wants to support LGBTQ students without feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start.I’m joined by Katie...
Low-Incidence Eligibility Evaluations: What School Psychs Need to Know
Today’s episode is part three of my series on knowing your tools and strengthening eligibility practices, and we’re focusing on low incidence disabilities.I’m walking through three practical tips to...
Autism Eligibility Evaluations: What School Psychs Need to Know
Today I’m talking autism evaluations, specifically how to do them thoughtfully, collaboratively, and in a way that actually reflects the whole student.This is part two of my eligibility series (part...
3 Essential Tips for Stronger SLD Evaluations
Can we talk learning disabilities for a second? Because SLD evaluations live right at that messy intersection of data, instruction, and real human experience, and it's one of my favorite areas to...
From Pushback to Partnership: Rethinking Teacher Consultation in School Psychology with Michelle Valdivieso
In this episode, I’m talking teacher consultation with Michelle Valdivieso, and she brings the kind of calm, seasoned clarity that makes you instantly rethink how you walk into a classroom.We get...
You Never Step Into the Same School Twice: A Self-IEP for School Psychs
This episode is a reminder that present levels are not just for students. They matter for you too. Our work changes constantly, and so do we, which means taking a moment to assess where we are right...
3 Tips for your Own Sustained Attention
This episode is for anyone who ends the day wondering how they were busy for eight hours yet somehow still have a full to do list. Our attention is constantly pulled in every direction, and...
Building a More Inclusive Future for School Psych
This episode is packed with heart, honesty, and the real work happening behind the scenes to grow our field. I sat down with three incredible leaders who are reshaping how we recruit, support, and...
Protecting our Practice: How a State Association Fought Back with Mike Manis and Kim Stanley Williams
This episode was such an energizing conversation, because it highlights something every school psychologist eventually faces, that moment when a policy shift threatens your work and you have to...
How Projection Sneaks Into Our Workday
This episode is a short, powerful reminder of how easily projection shows up in our daily work. When we are tired, stretched thin or overloaded with meetings and deadlines, it is so tempting to hand...
From Assessments to Impact, Rethinking the School Psych Role with Zack Maupin
I had such a great conversation in this episode, because it taps into a feeling so many of us know well. We entered school psychology excited to work directly with kids, then suddenly found...
Inside the Zones of Regulation with Leah Kuypers
In this episode, I sit down with Leah Kuypers, the occupational therapist and creator of the Zones of Regulation, to talk about how this simple yet powerful framework has reshaped how educators...
Why Your Planner Isn’t the Problem
If you’ve ever said, “I just need the right planner,” this episode is for you. Time management isn’t always about color-coded calendars or fancy systems - sometimes it’s really about attention,...
Preschool Evaluations: What Every School Psych Needs to Know
Preschool evaluations are a whole different world, and in this episode, I chat with Erin MacIntyre about what makes assessing three and four-year-olds so unique. We talk about how play-based...
Data with Heart: Tech, AI, and the Human Side of Education with Dr. Curt Merlau
Data can tell a story, but only if we know how to read it. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Curt Merlau, Vice President of Resultant’s Education Practice, to talk about how schools can move from...
The Words That Shape Your Confidence
In this episode, I’m talking about something that quietly shapes how we communicate and lead - the words we choose. We explore the concept of soft talk - phrases like “maybe,” “I’ll try,” or...
Rethinking How We Support Students
In this episode, I chat with executive functioning coach and veteran educator Carrie Bonnett, who shares her journey from classroom teaching to helping students and adults strengthen essential life...
Kindness, Data, and Texts: Building Stronger Students with Iuri Melo
In this episode, I talk with Iuri Melo, licensed clinical social worker and co-founder of School Pulse, a service reaching more than 100,000 students across the U.S. with evidence-based mental...
Reframing Negative Language for Positive Change
In this episode, I explore the language we use with ourselves, our colleagues, and our students - especially those sneaky negation statements. Words like can’t, don’t, won’t, and shouldn’t seem...
Helping Students Thrive with Wendy Taylor
In this episode, I’m joined by Wendy Taylor, the host of The Special Ed Strategist podcast and founder of Learning Essentials. Wendy has such a wealth of experience as an educational therapist, IEP...
Beyond the Screen: How Remote Services Transform Student Support with Bonnie Contreras
In this episode, I sit down with Bonnie Contreras, Senior Director of Clinical Solutions at Presence, to talk about the future of remote service delivery in school psychology. Bonnie’s unique...
Rethinking Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome shows up for so many of us, but what if it is not really about being a fraud at all? In this episode, I share a simple reframe that can shift the way you think about those moments...
Navigating School Psychology with Emotional Intelligence with Serena Renee
Emotional intelligence isn’t just for students - it’s a game-changer for school psychologists, too. In this episode, I sit down with Serena Renee, a former school psych turned leadership and trauma...
“Wait, Am I In Charge?” – with Dr. Amy Merenda
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Amy Merenda, a licensed educational psychologist, to talk about what it really means to “lead” when you’re not technically the boss. We share practical...
Strengthening Teacher-Student Relationships with Dr. Ameet Bosmia
Change in schools can feel painfully slow, but what if the key to progress is patience and influence? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Amit Bosmia, a nationally certified school psychologist and...
Empowering School Psychologists Through AI Technology – with Dr. Byron McClure
In this episode, I’m sitting down with Dr Byron McClure, the creator of School Psych AI and someone who’s making a real impact in our field. We talk about what responsible use of AI looks like, how...
From What If It Fails to What If It Works?
We all know the “what if” game, but usually it shows up as worry or self-doubt. In this first episode, I flip it on its head and share how asking better “what if” questions can shift your mindset,...
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