Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast
Episodes
Large-Scale Systems Level Change with Dr. Runge
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Tim Runge talked about his work at the state-wide level, implementing large-s...
Peer-Mediated Interventions as Effective Strategies to Empower Black Youth with Dr. Collins
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Tai Collins talked about the effectiveness of peer-mediated interventions in suppo...
Teaching Emotion Coping Strategies with Dr. Chafouleas
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Sandy Chafouleas talked about the Feel Your Best Self Toolkit, which focuses on ...
Supporting Neurodivergent Students from a Multidisciplinary Approach
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
We Are More Than “Just” School Psychologists
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 psy...
School Psychologists' Role in Early Education with Dr. Hojnoski
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Season 5 finale episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, we talked with Dr. Robin Hojnoski about the role of school psychologists in ea...
Family Partnerships with Dr. Garbacz
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, we talked with Dr. Andy Garbacz about family school partnerships. He talked about his re...
The Magic of Effective and Consistent Implementation of PBIS with Dr. Fogt
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, we talked with Dr. Julie Fogt about the implementation of positive behavior supports to ...
The Evolution of MTSS: Back to the Future with Dr. Kovaleski
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, we talked with Dr. Joe Kovaleski, whose expertise and advocacy helped to pave the way fo...
The Science of Reading with Dr. Luisa Moats
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Devereux Center for Effective Schools’ podcast, Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Luisa Moats shares about her ...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Schools with Dr. Zaheer
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first Season 5 episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Imad Zaheer shares about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and how it...
Advocating for Students with Tourette Syndrome with Dr. Hermetet
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Season 4 finale of Not Your Average Schools Psychologist, Dr. Katrina Hermetet shares information about Tourette Syndrome, including preval...
Behavior Analysis and School Psychology with Kevin Van Laeken
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Kevin Van Laeken shares about his experiences as a school psychologist and a behavior ...
Artificial Intelligence and School Psychology with Dr. McClure
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Byron McClure shares his strengths-based approach to school psychology. He talks a...
Supporting Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with Dr. DuPaul
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. George DuPaul discusses ADHD assessment and intervention across the lifespan, as well ...
Reducing Barriers to Systems-Level Implementation with Dr. Eklund
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Katie Eklund shares about her work with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), sp...
Dreaming Out Loud with Dr. Hollins-Sims
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we kick off season 4 of the podcast with a conversation with Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims. In this episode, Dr. Hollins-Sims shares how to navig...
Today in School Psychology with Dr. Barrett
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our Season 3 finale episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Charles Barrett shares about his experience as a school psychologist and ho...
Special Education Law for School Psychologists Part 2 with Drs. McGinnis and Woika
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Shirley Woika and Dr. Anne McGinnis share their knowledge about special education law...
Special Education Law for School Psychologists Part 1 with Drs. McGinnis and Woika
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Shirley Woika and Dr. Anne McGinnis share their knowledge about special education law...
Crisis Management in the Emergency Room with Dr. Greene
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist we are joined by a medical doctor, Dr. Stuart Greene. Dr. Greene helps us understand the ...
Meaningful Assessment and Effective Instruction Part 2 with Dr. Shinn
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Mark Shinn continues his discussion on how to make assessment meaningful and reduce d...
Meaningful Assessment and Effective Instruction Part 1 with Dr. Shinn
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Season 3 of Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast! In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Mark Shinn...
Low Value Practices with Dr. Farmer
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Farmer talks to us about the four categories of low value practices, examples of low ...
Bullying Prevention and School Safety with Dr. Nickerson
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Nickerson talks to us about promoting safe and supportive schools through violence an...
School Psychology Practices in Rural Communities with Drs. Rich and Stein
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Sara Rich and Dr. Brit’ny Stein share valuable insight into their work as school p...
Being Well and Thriving with Dr. McDowell
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Erika McDowell shares tips on implementing inclusive PBIS/MTSS practices, encourages...
Assessment and Intervention for Dyslexia with Dr. Clemens
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Nathan Clemens debunks some common myths about reading disabilities and dyslexia, dis...
Integrated Care as a School Psychologist with Drs. Mautone, Golden, and Wicoff
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast we talk with Drs. Jennifer Mautone, Maria Golden, and Maribeth Wicoff at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. They talk about...
Being Visible with Dr. Lillenstein
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast! We kick off Season 2 talking to Dr. David Lillenstein about how he uses his role as a school psychologist to make a diffe...
Curiosity, Connection, and Authenticity with Dr. Sessoms
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the Season 1 finale episode of "Not Your Average School Psychologist" Podcast we talk with Dr. Amber Sessoms about finding your authentic...
Suicide Prevention within a Multi-Tiered System with Dr. Rosen
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Not Your Average School Psychologist" Podcast we talk with Dr. Perri Rosen about suicide prevention in schools and withi...
Feasible and Effective Math Interventions with Dr. Poncy
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Not Your Average School Psychologist" Podcast we talk with Dr. Brian Poncy about making evidence-based practices accessi...
Supporting Teachers to Improve Student's Academic Performance with Dr. Guard
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Not Your Average School Psychologist" Podcast we talk with Dr. Kirra Guard about supporting and coaching teachers, using...
Supporting Student's Social Emotional Behavioral Wellness with Tier 2 Interventions with Dr. Zakszeski
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Not Your Average School Psychologist" Podcast we talk with Dr. Brittany Zakszeski about the history of the public health...
Effective Social Emotional Screening with Dr. Von der Embse
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Not Your Average School Psychologist" Podcast we talk with Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse about equitable screening, his pa...
NASP's School Psychologist of the Year with Dr. Jason Pedersen
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Not Your Average School Psychologist" Podcast we talk with Dr. Jason Pedersen about why he pursued school psychology, ho...
Non-Traditional Careers in School Psychology with Dr. Barry McCurdy
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Not Your Average School Psychologist" Podcast we talk with Dr. Barry McCurdy about his career journey as a school psych...
Not Your Average School Psychologist Trailer
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast! Hosted by psychologists with the Center for Effective Schools, our goal is to provide a resou...