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Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast

The Center for Effective Schools
School Psychology
Mental Health
Evidence-Based Practices
Professional Development
Public Education
MTSS
Low-Value Practices
Advocacy
Special Education Law
Student Care
NASP
Student Loan Forgiveness
RTI
Bullying Prevention
Multi-Tiered Systems Of Support
Public Health
Behavior Management
Crisis Response
Early Intervention
PBIS

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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Welcome to Season 7 of Not Your Average School Psychologist!

On today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, we talked with Dr. Brandi Simonsen. Dr. Simonsen shared her expertise on classroom practices and highlighted three simple, esse... more

In our final episode of Season 6, we talked with Dr. Kathleen Lane about the comprehensive, integrated, three-tiered (Ci3T) model of prevention. Our listeners will hear about universal screening, building on existing successful practices, and adaptin... more

In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden talked about the science of math, which isn’t that much different than you may think from the science of reading. We also talked about math screening and classwide ma... more

In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Colleen Katzenmoyer talks to us about school psychologists serving in the role of administrator. Dr. Katezenmoyer provides recommendations for becoming an administrator coming from a non... more

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Recent Guests

Brandi Simonsen
Professor of special education and PBIS/MTSS expert
University of Connecticut; PBIS Center
Episode: Promoting Positive Practices in the Classroom with Dr. Brandi Simonsen
Kathleen Lane
Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor in the Department of Special Education, University of Kansas
University of Kansas
Episode: The Comprehensive Integrated Three-Tiered (Ci3T) Model of Prevention with Dr. Katheen Lane
Amanda VanDerHeyden
Policy advisor and researcher focusing on learning outcomes; developer of SpringMath and MTSS-related models
Independent researcher; SpringMath creator
Episode: The Science of Math with Dr. VanDerHeyden
Colleen Katzenmoyer
Vice President of Education Services at Devereux; former school psychologist and administrator
Devereux
Episode: School Psychologists in Administrator Roles with Dr. Katzenmoyer
Timothy Runge
Educational Consultant with PaTTAN, co-lead of MTSS initiative in PA
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)
Episode: Large-Scale Systems Level Change with Dr. Runge
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

Hosts

Laura Rutherford
Co-host with focus on Center for Effective Schools collaboration and school psychology practice.
Rachel Eisenberg
Co-host and lead contributor focused on evidence-based school psychology practices.
Bridgette Heyer
Co-host and associate professor contributing to practice-informed discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Fabulous insight

    This podcast is one that I very much enjoy and look forward to the next episode/topic/speaker! Thank you for caring enough to provide valuable and relevant topics for a newer school psych who is like a sponge soaking in all the diverse subjects!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lady Jules ***
    United States3 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wanting news
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for valuable, actionable topics for newer school psychologists and district leaders.
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Promoting Positive Practices in the Classroom with Dr. Brandi Simonsen
Q: What does good classroom management look like in your view?
Good classroom management is evolving from a narrow focus on compliance to creating classrooms that teach and support academic, social, and emotional skills with explicit instruction, prompts, and responsive feedback.
Promoting Positive Practices in the Classroom with Dr. Brandi Simonsen
Q: Hi Brandi, how do you see yourself breaking beyond barriers in the field of education?
She explains a broad, inclusive approach that expands who benefits from training—teachers, school staff, and supporting roles—by making training and coaching more efficient, accessible, and positive for all involved.
The Science of Math with Dr. VanDerHeyden
Q: What should districts focus on when implementing math MTSS?
Focus on mastering 145 essential math skills from K-8, use layered mastery measures for screening and progress monitoring, and ensure data-driven decision rules that trigger appropriate instructional changes and interventions.
The Science of Math with Dr. VanDerHeyden
Q: How does SpringMath fit into MTSS and screening in math?
SpringMath provides a comprehensive, multi-tiered system that integrates screening, progress monitoring, class-wide interventions, and diagnostic follow-up, with real-time data dashboards for coaches and teachers to tighten implementation and improve outcomes.
The Science of Math with Dr. VanDerHeyden
Q: What motivates Amanda to pursue math as a discipline within school psychology?
Her curiosity and the belief that math, like reading, is a learnable science grounded in evidence-based instructional design, which led her to develop targeted approaches like SpringMath and to pursue MTSS-driven interventions.

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A practical, evidence-driven show focused on school psychology and MTSS/SEL implementation, with deep dives into data-informed decision making, universal screening, and system-wide supports. Episodes feature university researchers, school leaders, and practitioners sharing frameworks like CI3T, PBIS, and family–school partnerships, plus real-world district examples and leadership insights. Notable is the emphasis on bridging research and practice through actionable tools, multidisciplinary collaboration, and scalable interventions that work across elementary to high school. Listeners likely include practicing school psychologists, administrators, and educators seeking concrete guidance to improve student outcomes and well-being.

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7. Sandy Chafouleas
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