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The Prepared School Psych
by Jenny Ponzuric
Welcome to "The Prepared School Psych" podcast, by Jenny Ponzuric. This podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the world of School Psychology with confidence and expertise.
Episodes
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Bridging Dynamic Assessment and Inclusive Education with Lucia Serio
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric welcomes Lucia Serio, a licensed educational psychologist and adjunct instructor at California State University, Los Angeles. Lucia shares her extensive expertise in psychoeducational and dynamic assessments, particularly…
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Enhancing Student Success through Executive Functioning with Dr. Peg Dawson
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric interviews Dr. Peg Dawson, a renowned school psychologist and co-author of the Smart But Scattered series, to discuss the importance of executive functioning in students' academic success. Dr. Dawson shares her extensive...
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School Systems and Student Success With Emily Prissel
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric interviews Emily Prissel, the current president of the Wisconsin School Psychologist Association. Emily reflects on her transition from a classroom teacher to a school psychologist, emphasizing her desire to address student...
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Empowering Students and Communities through School Psychology with Kristine Esposito
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, the host welcomes Kristine Esposito, the immediate past president of the New Jersey Association of School Psychologists. Kristine shares her journey and various roles within the association, including her leadership during the 2020-2024 term....
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Building Resilient School Communities with Kevin Dahill-Fuchel
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, Jenny Ponzuric is joined by Kevin Dahill-Fuchel, Executive Director of Counseling in Schools. With over three decades of experience in school-based social work, Kevin shares how his team has helped transform mental health support for students...
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Inside IEPs and Behavior Strategies with Brandi Rosen
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, the host Jenny Ponzuric interviews Brandi Rosen, an experienced educator specializing in IEPs and behavior management. Brandi shares her passion for simplifying teaching complexities and provides practical, legally sound, and student-centered...
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Exploring Executive Functioning Skills and Strategies
In the final episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast's series on executive functioning skills, host Jenny Ponzuric discusses her own strengths and challenges in this area. Jenny details her proficiency in planning and prioritizing, organization, goal-directed persistence, and metacognition....
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Executive Functioning Strategies for Educators with Dr. Amy Merenda
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric continues the mini series on executive functioning with guest Dr. Amy Merenda. They discuss the common struggles associated with the implementation of new strategies learned from workshops and books, often overshadowed by...
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Innovating Education through Executive Functioning Skills
In the second episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast's four-part series on executive functioning, host Jenny Ponzuric discusses five key takeaways from her executive functioning focus group, which included over 200 educators. The takeaways highlight common challenges educators face, the...
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Transforming Educational Practices through Executive Functioning Skills with Dr. Amy Merenda
The latest episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric introduces a four-part mini-series focusing on executive functioning. The series aims to address executive functioning challenges not just among students but also among the adults on campus, such as administrators…
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Navigating Career Transition: From School Setting to Private Practice with Amy Merenda (Part 2)
In this continuation of their conversation, host Jenny Ponzuric welcomes back Dr. Amy Merenda to share more about her journey from school psychologist to licensed educational psychologist. Amy reflects on the lessons she learned after making the transition, including how she structured her…
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Navigating Career Transition: From School Setting to Private Practice with Dr. Amy Merenda
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric welcomes Dr. Amy Merenda, a licensed educational psychologist and member of the Ponzuric Learning Solutions team. Dr. Merenda discusses her extensive experience in educational assessments and neurodiversity affirming...
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Transforming School Psychology: Insights on Leadership and Self Care
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric interviews Amanda Gamble, a dedicated school psychologist and yoga instructor. Amanda shares her journey from Kentucky to Indiana, emphasizing her passion for supporting students and educators. They discuss her involvement...
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Leadership in Education: Coaching Strategies with Kelly Mobeck
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric is joined by leadership coach Kelly Mobeck. Kelly, the founder of Kelly J. Mobeck Coaching and Training and host of a top 5% global podcast, dives into the significance of coaching and accountability in leadership and...
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Creating Systemic Change in School Psychology with Misty Bonta
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny interviews Misty Bonta, an LEP with over 18 years of experience across various educational roles. Misty shares her career journey from working in public schools to launching her own private practice, 'Get Psyched,' focusing on…
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Integrating Data Analysis and Creative Storytelling in Education with Ryan Estrellado
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric engages in an insightful conversation with Ryan Estrellado, an experienced educator, author, and former school psychologist. Ryan discusses his career journey, emphasizing the importance of data in educational settings and...
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Strengthening School-Family Connections: Insights from Tracie Hewitt
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric interviews Tracie Hewitt, an experienced licensed educational psychologist and certified parenting coach. Tracie shares her insights on effective parenting, the importance of listening and building trust with parents, and…
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Supporting Emotional Resilience and Positive Thinking in Young Learners with Authors Jesse Cole and Annie Simon
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny interviews Jesse Cole and Annie Simon, co-founders of J&A Mindful Connections and creators of the 'Adventures in Mindfulness and Positive Thinking for Kids' series. They discuss their background, the motivation behind their book...
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Beyond the Job – How School Psychologist Associations Strengthen Connection and Learning with Dr. Amy Smith
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric interviews Dr. Amy Smith, a distinguished school psychologist and President of the Ventura County Association of School Psychologists (VCASP). Dr. Smith shares insights into her role, the importance of community…
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Exploring Sonoma County's School Psychology Affiliate with Annalise Puentes
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, I speak with Annalise Puentes, a licensed educational psychologist in private practice focused on psychoeducational assessments, behavior support, and staff training. Annalise shares her journey, contributions to the Sonoma County Association…
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Navigating Leadership and Advocacy in School Psychology with Amber Gibson
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, Amber Gibson, North Carolina School Psychologist of the Year (2021) and President of the North Carolina School Psychology Association, joins the show. Amber discusses her career journey, including her extensive experience in leadership roles…
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Strength-Based Approaches in Education Featuring Elizabeth Sautter
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric, sits down with Elizabeth Sautter, a speech and language pathologist specializing in social communication, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. Elizabeth discusses her journey and passion for...
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Uniting School Psychology Through Leadership with Ashley Schwenn
In the season opener of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny interviews Ashley Schwenn, a seasoned school neuropsychologist and licensed educational psychologist. Ashley shares her journey in the field and her roles in various school psychology associations across different states,...
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Is Your Ladder Leaning Against the Right Wall?
In this special anniversary episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric reflects on her one-year journey with the podcast and shares her personal story and career path as a school psychologist. Jenny discusses her initial discovery of the field, her experiences working in...
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Leveraging Collaborative Practices in MTSS with Dr. Amy Merenda
The Prepared School Psych podcast welcomes back Dr. Amy Merenda, a licensed educational psychologist and expert in educational assessments, to discuss when it is appropriate to evaluate students for special education. The episode explores the framework of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)…
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Building Community Through School Psychology Affiliates with Armando Fernandez
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host welcomes Armando Fernandez, a seasoned school psychologist with over three decades of experience, currently serving as the lead psychologist at Elk Grove Unified School District and president of eGrasp. Armando discusses his career…
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Overlapping Eligibilities: Team Consultation Strategies - Mini Series Part 4
Host Jenny Ponzuric concludes a four-part mini-series on overlapping eligibilities in school psychology. She summarizes the key discussions from previous episodes, including understanding state criteria, recognizing multiple eligibilities, and differentiating between them. Jenny emphasizes the...
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Overlapping Eligibilities: Making Primary Eligibility Decisions - Mini Series Part 3
Overlapping Eligibilities: Making Primary Eligibility Decisions - Mini Series Part 3 In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric covers part three of the mini-series on overlapping eligibilities, focusing on how to make primary eligibility decisions. Jenny discusses...
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Overlapping Eligibilities: Understanding the Criteria - Mini Series Part 2
In the second episode of her miniseries on overlapping eligibilities, host Jenny Ponzuric focuses on a critical first step when considering multiple areas of eligibility: understanding the criteria for each classification. Jenny discusses the variability in state-specific eligibility language…
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Overlapping Eligibilities: An Introduction - Mini Series Part 1
In the first episode of her new miniseries, host Jenny Ponzuric delves into overlapping eligibilities in special education. She explains how different states have varying criteria and classifications, using examples such as autism with emotional disability and health impairment. Jenny emphasizes...
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Dyslexia Training: 5 Essential Takeaways for School Psychologists
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric shares key takeaways from her recent dyslexia training. The five main takeaways include the importance of phonemic awareness, the need for collaboration among professionals, utilizing diverse state guidelines and handbooks,...
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Five Key Takeaways from the Goals Drive Services Training Series
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric discusses her learnings from the recently concluded five-part training series, 'Goals Drive Services' The series focused on various steps for writing an effective IEP, starting from assessment best practices to goals and...
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3 Behavior Tips to Navigate the Holiday Season with Jenny Ponzuric
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric shares three essential behavior management tips for the challenging period between Thanksgiving and winter break. She emphasizes the importance of having a list of resources for various behavioral concerns, recommends...
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How School Psychology Affiliates Empower Professionals with Emily Bersaglia
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric interviews Emily Bersaglia, a nationally certified school psychologist and past president of the Santa Clara County Association of School Psychologists. With a career spanning since 2008 across four states, Emily discusses...
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A Journey Through Memory Evaluation: Insights on The Essentials of the WRAML3 and EMS Assessment
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric addresses a listener's question about the type of content added to the Prepared School Psych community. Jenny discusses her approach to reading and reviewing books each month for the 2024-25 school year, including sharing...
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Transforming Classroom Dynamics: Cara Newman's Path to Empowering Children to Understand Their Inner Power
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, Cara Newman, an experienced elementary school teacher and certified life coach, joins the discussion to share her insights on integrating mindfulness and mental health strategies into the classroom. With over 20 years in education, Cara...
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Unpacking 'Soundtracks': Overcoming Mental Noise with Jenny Ponzuric
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric delves into the insights from John Acuff's book, 'Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking.' She explores practical strategies for managing overthinking, tackling imposter syndrome, and addresses 'beginner...
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Integrating AI in School Psychology: Enhancing Efficiency and Ethical Practices with Dr. Amy Merenda
In this episode of The Prepared School Psych Podcast, Dr. Amy Merenda, a licensed educational psychologist, delves into the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in school psychology. She shares her cautious yet innovative approach, using AI tools to streamline tasks like report writing and...
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Elevating Education Success: Mastering Motivation and Performance with Dr. Joel Goodin
Join host Jenny Ponzuric on The Prepared School Psychologist Podcast as she delves into the intricacies of motivation, emotion, stress, and performance in education with Dr. Joel Goodin, a leading expert in educational psychology. Explore the balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation…
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Impact of Disability Statements
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric discusses writing effective impact of disability statements in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). She provides tips for school psychologists, who often lack specific training in this area, on how to clearly…
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EvaluLogix's Role in Transforming Special Education Reports: Insights from Dan Brown and John Brockman
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny interviews Dan Brown, president of K 12 Consulting and co-founder of Evalulogix, and John Brockman, a California-based school psychologist, about their product Evalulogix. Evalulogix is designed to support the report writing process...
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Students: Meaningful Approaches for School Psychologists with Katie Peterson
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny interviews Katie Peterson, a nationally certified school psychologist with extensive experience in special education and mental health. Katie discusses her advocacy for LGBTQ+ students, the importance of supporting these students…
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Considerations when choosing autism rating scales
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric discusses the importance and utilities of autism rating scales in educational settings. She highlights their role in providing a comprehensive view of a student's behavior across different environments and their usefulness…
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Do you have a process for moving up or down the LRE continuum? | IEP Series Part 6
In the final part of a six-part series on the IEP process, Jenny Ponzuric discusses the considerations and steps for adjusting a student's placement on the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) continuum. Jenny highlights the importance of ensuring that IEPs are implemented with fidelity and that...
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Considerations When Choosing Executive Functioning Rating Scales
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, Jenny Ponzuric discusses the concept of executive functioning, focusing on various rating scales used to evaluate these skills in students. She highlights the importance of examining executive functioning in cases of traumatic brain injury,...
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50th Episode Special: Your Top 5 Picks!
50th Episode Special: Your Top 5 Picks and Exclusive Celebration Giveaways!In the celebratory 50th episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric offers free resources to her listeners. She reflects on popular topics such as understanding special education requirements and...
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How I "Consider" an IEE
In this episode, Jenny Ponzuric discusses Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) and provides detailed guidelines for school psychologists on how to review and consider them. She emphasizes the importance of assessing multiple data sources, understanding the conditions under which assessments...
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Explaining IEP Pages in a Parent-Friendly Manner | IEP Series Part 5
In Part 5 of this series, Jenny Ponzuic provides practical tips for explaining Individualized Education Program (IEP) pages, emphasizing the importance of using family-friendly language. She advises reducing jargon, sharing draft language with someone outside of special education for feedback…
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Enhancing Efficiency in School Psychology: Meet the Minds Behind Copy Paste Report
In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, hosts Lina and Tyler Kitson, co-founders of Copy Paste Report, share their journey of creating a tool designed to streamline report writing and data management for school psychologists. Both Nationally Certified School Psychologists…
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Let's Chat About Service Minutes | IEP Series Part 4
In the fourth part of the IEP process series, host Jenny Ponzuric discusses the importance of understanding and determining service minutes during IEP meetings. She challenges the notion that there's only one way to provide services, encouraging the team to focus on what the student needs to...
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Welcome to "The Prepared School Psych" podcast, by Jenny Ponzuric. This podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the world of School Psychology with confidence and expertise.
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