EDUCATION
Doctor of Educational Psychology (with honors) American International College, Springfield, MA (2006)
CAGS, Special Education | School Psychology (with honors) American International College, Springfield, MA (2002)
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Teaching (with honors) Western New England University, Springfield, MA (1994)
LICENSURE
- Licensed Educational Psychologist, Massachusetts (2017–2025)
- Licensed School Psychologist, Massachusetts (2006–2022)
- Licensed Educator, Massachusetts (1996–2022)
SELECTED SPECIALIZED TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (William James College) | Boston, MA | Child & Family Forensics Certificate Program (2019 - 2021)
Harvard University, Chan School of Public Health, Cambridge, MA | Continuing Education Training, Child Protection and Human Rights Law, J. Bhaba Certificate (2021)
Center of Excellence for Children, Families and the Law, Boston, MA | Continuing Education Training, Overcoming Barriers: Parent-Child Contact Problems (2018, 2021)
Yale Summer Series on Autism & Related Disorders (2020), F. Volkmar
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) UMASS
- Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Standing Order 1-17 (Parent Coordination requirements met)
- Mediation & Conflict Resolution Certificate
- American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE renewal in progress)
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) peer-group consultancy
PROFESSIONAL ROLES
Educational Psychology Consulting Practice, Longmeadow, MA (2017-2026),
Springfield & Chicopee Public Schools (2006 – 2022) | Licensed School Psychologist
Hampden County Sheriff’s Department (2017 – 2018) | Forensic Mental Health Clinician (Correctional Setting)
Hampden County District Attorney’s Office (1992 – 1994) | Victim-Witness Advocate
Brennan & Couchon Associate (2008 – 2014) | Postdoctoral Research and Training |
Westfield State University & Cambridge College (2005 – 2009) | Professor of Psychology & Education
Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School (1996-2001) | Teacher
PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Educational and School-Based Initiatives
- Dyslexia Resource Guide, Springfield Public Schools, Committee Writer (2019–2020)
- The Renaissance Club, Agawam High School and Pathfinder High School, (1996–2000)
- Psi Chi Honors Society, Western New England University, Secretary (1992)
Youth and Family Programs
- Autism Speaks, Volunteer Referral Support (2017–2018)
- Girls Lacrosse Team, Longmeadow, Assistant Coach (2014)
- Brownie Girl Scout Troop 269, Girl Scouts of America, Longmeadow, Co-Leader (2005–2007)
- Cub Scout Troop 48, Boy Scouts of America, Springfield, Co-Leader (2016–2017)
Community Leadership and Service
- Holy Name Hockey League, West Springfield, Volunteer Coordinator (2016–2017)
- Brightside for Children and Families, West Springfield, Volunteer (1996–1997)
- Richard F. Nolfi Scholarship Foundation, Fairfield High School, Fairfield, CT, Co-President (1995–1999)
PAST & PRESENT AFFILIATIONS
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Autism Speaks
- Massachusetts Association of School Psychologists (MASP)
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
- Citizens for Juvenile Justice (CfJJ)
- American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE)
- The Personality Assessment System Foundation (PASF)