Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast

The Center for Effective Schools

School Psychology

Evidence-Based Practices

Mental Health

Professional Development

Public Education

Low-Value Practices

Advocacy

Special Education Law

Student Care

NASP

Student Loan Forgiveness

RTI

Bullying Prevention

Multi-Tiered Systems Of Support

Public Health

MTSS

Behavior Management

Crisis Response

Early Intervention

Education Systems

This is Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast. Hosted by psychologists with the Center for Effective Schools, our goal is to provide a resource for school psychologists to learn about evidence-based practices from a behavioral perspective, with a focus on the implementation of all aspects of the NASP practice model. We want to help school psychologists maximize their impact on the students ... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	38	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Education

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Peer-Mediated Interventions as Effective Strategies to Empower Black Youth with Dr. Collins

In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Tai Collins talked about the effectiveness of peer-mediated interventions in supporting students’ academic and behavioral success. He also offered recommendations for adapting interventi... more

13 Apr 2026 • 36 min

Teaching Emotion Coping Strategies with Dr. Chafouleas

In today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Sandy Chafouleas talked about the Feel Your Best Self Toolkit, which focuses on teaching students skills in emotion coping strategies. We learn more about the program, and most important... more

30 Mar 2026 • 35 min

Supporting Neurodivergent Students from a Multidisciplinary Approach

In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, we talked with Ms. Jen Wilger and Dr. Mary Kay Braccio of the Temple Grandin School. They shared about the Temple Grandin School model and approach for educating and supporting neurodivergen... more

16 Mar 2026 • 43 min

We Are More Than “Just” School Psychologists with Ms. Rader Kelly

Welcome to our Season 6 preview to celebrate NASP week!

In this episode, we talked with Shawna Rader Kelly, a NASP leader and school-based school psychologist who shared her experiences from her positions in practice and leadership. She talked abou... more

23 Feb 2026 • 47 min

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Recent Guests

Tai Collins

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the Graduate College at the University of Cincinnati; professor in the School Psychology Program

University of Cincinnati

Episode: Peer-Mediated Interventions as Effective Strategies to Empower Black Youth with Dr. Collins

Sandy Chafouleas

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in School Psychology, University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut

Episode: Teaching Emotion Coping Strategies with Dr. Chafouleas

Jen Wilger

Co-founder and executive director of the Temple Grandin School

Temple Grandin School, Boulder, Colorado

Episode: Supporting Neurodivergent Students from a Multidisciplinary Approach

Mary Kay Braccio

Transitions director, school psychologist with extensive background in NASP practice

Temple Grandin School

Episode: Supporting Neurodivergent Students from a Multidisciplinary Approach

Shawna Rader Kelly

NASP president for 2025-2026, school psychologist with extensive experience

Bozeman Public Schools

Episode: We Are More Than “Just” School Psychologists with Ms. Rader Kelly

Dr. Robin Hojnoski

Professor and acting dean for the College of Education at Lehigh University, with a focus on early identification and intervention in school psychology.

Lehigh University

Episode: School Psychologists' Role in Early Education with Dr. Hojnoski

Dr. Tameek Ridgaard

Clinical faculty member at the Yale Child Study Center

Yale University

Episode: School Psychologists' Role in Early Education with Dr. Hojnoski

Andy Garbacz

Professor at School Psychology Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on family engagement and school psychology practices

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Episode: Family Partnerships with Dr. Garbacz

Dr. Julie Fogt

Director of the Centennial School of Lehigh University, an approved private school with extensive experience in positive behavior support implementation.

Centennial School of Lehigh University

Episode: The Magic of Effective and Consistent Implementation of PBIS with Dr. Fogt

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Laura Rutherford

Co-host of the show, affiliated with Center for Effective Schools; often appears with strong focus on NASP practice model and school psychology practice.

Rachel Eisenberg

Co-host and frequent contributor focusing on school psychology practice, advocacy, and implementation.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings

Stellar podcast!
Such a terrific podcast to inform, advocate for, and advance the field of school psychology. The guests are trailblazers in their respective areas of expertise. Meanwhile, the hosts are innovative, witty, and smart in their own right. A must-listen for any school psychologist or district administrator. I wish Apple allowed for more stars.
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Must-listen for school psychologists and district administrators seeking evidence-based practices and leadership insights.

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School Psychologists' Role in Early Education with Dr. Hojnoski

Q: How do you think school psychologist practitioners can use the problem-solving model in their efforts to expand their role to better meet the domains of the NAS practice model?

Dr. Hojnoski suggested looking at the domains with an early childhood lens and thinking about how their skills as school psychologists can be applied in early childhood settings to expand their roles.

School Psychologists' Role in Early Education with Dr. Hojnoski

Q: What was it like for you as a practitioner and researcher to be working on early intervention in the worlds of early childhood education and school psychology?

Dr. Hojnoski noted that the dual focus on early childhood and K-12 often presents challenges in finding acceptance in both fields, but it has provided her rich experiences and shaped her academic career.

Family Partnerships with Dr. Garbacz

Q: How have you seen schools making use of technology to engage with families?

Schools use various communication methods such as e-messaging systems, newsletters, and community organizations to facilitate engagement with families and provide support.

Family Partnerships with Dr. Garbacz

Q: What are some strategies that can successfully address some of those barriers?

Strategies include assessing the school community's values around partnerships, fostering increased positive interactions, and involving school psychologists or experts in systems change for guidance.

Family Partnerships with Dr. Garbacz

Q: What are some barriers to family engagement that schools often encounter?

Some barriers include a lack of engagement from families, perceived lack of systems to promote partnerships, and families feeling unacknowledged by the school system.

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2. Sandy Chafouleas
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