Dear School Psych Sistah

• E14: Self Care for the Soul October 9, 2021
  On this episode, Kierra is joined Dr. Sherrie Proctor, a highly acclaimed professor, in a discussion on the importance of radicalized self-care.  Music credit: Track: Nathaniel x BeatSmith VILLAIN - Perfect For Her Music provided by Emza Design Studio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/schoolpsychsistahs/support
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• E13: Cognitive Dissonance September 26, 2021
  Kierra is joined by Shannon Martin and Dr. Thompson in a candid discussion of the assessment pipeline and the implications it has for School Psychologists.  Dr. Miriam Eady Thompson is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) where she is also […]
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• E12: The Power of Storytelling September 11, 2021
  In this episode, Kierra is joined by fellow podcaster Rebecca Comizio. The two discuss their journey to podcasting and the importance of storytelling through social media.  Rebecca Comizio, MA, MEd, NCSP, was named Connecticut's 2019 School Psychologist of the Year. She is a practicing school psychologist at New Canaan Country School, in New Canaan, Connecticut, […]
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• E11: Intersectionality August 28, 2021
  Kierra speaks to Arleen who is a second-year school psychology graduate student about her challenges navigating cultural stigma as a second-generation LGBTQ+ Latina.  Arleen’s research interests and passion includes social justice, ELL students, and the LGBTQ+ community. Her passion and life experiences have motivated her to become a school psychologist and start tackling these challenges, […]
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• E11 Preview August 28, 2021
  This is an introduction to Season 2 of the Dear School Psych Sistahs podcast courtesy of School Psych Sistahs, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to women of color in the field of School Psychology.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/schoolpsychsistahs/support
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• E10: Reflective Practice June 5, 2021
  Kierra is joined by board members of School Psych Sistahs, Inc. to reflect on the organization's purpose and where it is headed.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/schoolpsychsistahs/support
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• E9: Be Your Own Boss May 22, 2021
  Kierra is joined on this episode by Selena Waite, owner of Waite Psychological and Therapeutic Services, PLLC in Durham, North Carolina. The women discuss paths towards owning a private practice as a specialist-level clinician.  Selena Waite, MA/CAS, LPC, LPA, HSP-PA is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychological Associate, and Licensed School Psychologist. Selena has 10 […]
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• E8: From Teacher to School Psychologist May 8, 2021
  Kierra is joined by Micki Webb and Erica Hobbs to discuss their perspective as former educators in School Psychology.  Erica Hobbs, M.A. is a school psychology doctoral student at North Carolina State University. Before obtaining her Masters in School Psychology, she was a second teacher in Richmond City Public Schools. Erica’s research interests include systems-level […]
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• E7: Rural School Psychology April 24, 2021
  Kierra is joined in this episode by Amber Gibson, Ed.S. Amber explores what it is like to work in rural communities. *Our sincerest apologies for the audio quality.  Amber Gibson, Ed.S. is a Licensed School Psychologist in North Carolina. She spent the first years practicing within rural districts in Ohio and in North Carolina before […]
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• E6: Let's Talk About Social Justice April 10, 2021
  Kierra is joined in this episode by Erika Wood, Psy.D., Hiral Vekaria, Ed.S., and Byron McClure, Ed.D. in a discussion on when and how to facilitate crucial conversations.  Hiral Vekaria, Ed.S., NCSP is a School Psychologist for Montgomery County Public Schools and the MTSS Consultant for Wake County Public Schools in Raleigh, North Carolina. She […]
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