I think I will. After a day of being a de-facto “lice-check line” monitor today at my elementary school, due to my unfortunate office juxtaposition,…
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I once was forced to go to this professional development for psychologists on “teaching mindfulness,” which is basically the idea that kids (and adults) benefit…
Read MoreSneakery! Again!
It is Friday the 13th. And it marks the end of School Psychology Awareness Week, which I totally forgot was this week, just like last…
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Many of my posts are about the glamorous side of being a school psych, the fun n’ games dealing with bureaucracy monsters*, and the general…
Read MoreMaking Lemonade, Blog Posts, and Whatnot
I accidentally got up at 6am today instead of 7am, and did not realize it until I was fully dressed, ready to go to school….
Read MoreFree To Be You and Me (and Pee?)
A big part of my job is doing observations of kids in their learning environments. I find it shocking that there are psychologists who don’t…
Read MoreFinding the Proper Motivation
My dissertation was on adolescent motivation for school, and it has been read and enjoyed by ones of people. I was told when I graduated…
Read MoreCall the Fire Marshall, I Need a Nap
In the spirt of last year’s post Back to Work in the Public School, By the Numbers, I shall give an update one year later….
Read MoreIt Aint Easy Being Green
Every year, I get to be a mentor to a new school psychologist in my district. I really enjoy doing it, but I have to…
Read MoreCan I Get a What What for My Internet Best Friend?
I have a secret Internet best friend. It may be a bit premature, but I have ordered the “Best Friends” heart necklace, in which one…
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