Dear School Psych Sistah
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Through authentic dialogue and dialectic discussions, Dear School Psych Sistah invites guests to explore what it is like to be in the profession and identify as a woman of color. Guests will reflect on personal triumphs and challenges together to gain...
Location:
United States
Description:
Through authentic dialogue and dialectic discussions, Dear School Psych Sistah invites guests to explore what it is like to be in the profession and identify as a woman of color. Guests will reflect on personal triumphs and challenges together to gain insight and perspective. *Dear School Psych Sistah podcast is a subsidiary of School Psych Sistahs, Inc. a nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women of color in the field of School Psychology. You can donate to our organization through Listener Support.
Language:
English
Website:
https://schoolpsychsistahs.org
Episodes
E14: Self Care for the Soul
10/9/2021
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
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Duración:00:34:00
E13: Cognitive Dissonance
9/26/2021
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 the Director of Mind and BehaviorAssessment Clinic (MBAC). Dr. Thompson is a licensed psychologist (MA-11267), a health service provider, and...
Duración:00:49:47
E12: The Power of Storytelling
9/11/2021
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, and a Licensed Professional Counselor at the Waverly Group in Old Greenwich, CT. Becca is the founder and co-host of School Psyched...
Duración:00:25:06
E11: Intersectionality
8/28/2021
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, day-by-day, student-by-student, one life at a time.
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Duración:00:27:20
E11 Preview
8/28/2021
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.
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Duración:00:01:17
E10: Reflective Practice
6/5/2021
Kierra is joined by board members of School Psych Sistahs, Inc. to reflect on the organization's purpose and where it is headed.
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Duración:00:46:45
E9: Be Your Own Boss
5/22/2021
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 years of experience in providing counseling services to children and adolescents experiencing a variety of...
Duración:00:40:48
E8: From Teacher to School Psychologist
5/8/2021
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 service delivery through social and emotional development in preschool-aged children. Erica's passion for demystifying the...
Duración:00:44:39
E7: Rural School Psychology
4/24/2021
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 moving to work in an urban area. She graduated from Marshall University with her Master in Psychology and her Educational Specialist Degree in 2009. She is a...
Duración:00:50:07
E6: Let's Talk About Social Justice
4/10/2021
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 won the 2019 NASP Presidential Award.
Erika Wood, Psy.D., NCSP is a School Psychologist for Baltimore County Public Schools. She was awarded the...
Duración:01:07:30
E5: Culturally Affirming Assessment of English Language Learners
3/19/2021
Kierra is joined in this episode by Dr. Desiree Vega to discuss best practices in the assessment of English Language Learners (ELL). The women discuss the importance of the pre-referral process, the legal ramifications of different eligibility models, dynamic assessment, and consultation approaches.
Dr. Desiree Vega is currently a faculty member in the School Psychology program at the University of Arizona. She holds a masters and doctorate in School Psychology from The Ohio State...
Duración:00:59:33
E4: Sistahs In Training
3/7/2021
Jerica Knox, doctoral student, and VP of School Psych Sistahs, Inc. facilitates a conversation with other women in graduate school. The women discuss their experiences and how they've navigated the infamous imposter syndrome.
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Duración:00:51:00
E4 Preview
3/3/2021
Check out a clip of the upcoming episode.
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Duración:00:00:30
E3: Wise Women
2/20/2021
This episode focuses on different career trajectories within the field of School Psychology. Kierra is joined by six women all with unique experiences and journeys to their current positions. This episode features the perspective of an early career professional (Shayna), seasoned practitioner (Dannette), Director of Psychological Services (Izzy), specialist-level clinician (Valerie), entrepreneur (Dr. Grishby), and professor (Dr. Aston). Listen in to find out how they got where they are,...
Duración:01:02:56
E2: My Sistah Circle
2/6/2021
Kierra is joined on this episode by her mentors, Dr. Corliss Thompson-Drew ("Dr. T.D.) and Dr. Janise Parker. The women discuss the importance of mentorship in the field and beyond.
Dr. Corliss Thompson-Drew is the Director of Psychological Services for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. She holds a Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical School Psychology. In her almost 40 years in the field, Dr. Thompson-Drew has worked in a variety of settings including schools, community mental...
Duración:00:46:10
E1: Why DSPS?
2/6/2021
Welcome to Dear School Psych Sistah, the podcast.
Kierra Fulmore, a School Psychologist and founder of School Psych Sistahs, briefly explores why the online community and podcast exists.
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Duración:00:02:52