Ask Jen Psych
Friendly neighborhood School Psychologist, Jennifer Roden, has been a public educator in Pennsylvania for 25 years. Her goal is to provide a nonjudgmental, friendly space for parents and teachers to ask questions about learning and behavior. Whether you want general advice and are not ready to involve the school, perhaps you'd like a second opinion, or perhaps you don't know where to start, Jen is here to help!
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Tim McIvor is a school psychologist who has been serving students for the last ten years. He spent the first five years of his career in Las Vegas, NV, and currently practices in Florida. He is the Founder and Managing Member of SchoolPsych.com. He bought the domain in 2014 and began offering free school psychology resources. In 2017, it became a business.
In this conversation, Jen and Tim delve into the world of school psy...
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This week, Jen hosts Chris and Ashley Ponce, both experienced educators (School Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, respectively). They discuss their unique backgrounds, the challenges of parenting as educators, and the importance of behavioral analysis in schools. They explore the impact of COVID-19 on child development, the need for more BCBAs in educational settings, and the significance of social skills ...
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Juliana Ramirez, an independent bilingual school psychologist and children's author, meets Jen for the first time in the studio. They discuss Juliana's journey in school psychology, the importance of cultural competency, and the challenges faced by immigrant families in the education system. Juliana shares her experiences in building her own business (Pera Services), the distinction between independent practice and private ...
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In this conversation, Jen hosts Kathy Lutz and Jordan Dahlstrand to discuss the critical role of parent advocacy in special education. They explore personal journeys into advocacy, the complexities of navigating the IEP process, and the importance of having support systems in place for parents of children with disabilities. The discussion highlights the challenges faced in the educational system, the need for external suppo...
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In this episode of Ask Jen Psych, Jennifer Roden welcomes back Ryan Hogan , a school psychologist from Texas known on instagram as School Psych Dad @schoolpsychdad and World's Okayest School Psychologist @worldsokayestschoolpsych. They discuss Ryan's journey in the field of school psychology, the challenges and progress of his son with autism, and the importance of advocacy in special education. The conversation cov...
Today, NWPA native Marin Cogan joins us via zoom from Switzerland to talk about surviving in the aftermath of a school shooting. In January 2022, Marin published the article for Vox, "The School Shooting Generation Grows Up". In the article, Marin highlights interviews with various school shooting survivors across the country and their experiences as they try to heal. https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22878920/school-shoo...
Today I had the pleasure of chatting with the lovely and talented school psychologist, Amber Moore! She is a new school psych friend of mine from Instagram, and I have been admiring her beautiful, functional office decor creations for some time. She has a shop on Etsy, and I will share the link, below.
Recently, Amber and I have connected regarding the many stressors that folks experience during the holidays. The holidays aren'...
Please enjoy this replay of Jen's solo Thanksgiving episode about setting boundaries, and enjoying your holiday the way you deserve. We will be back with a full episode next week with a very special guest!
Sisters Cindy Lair and Cheryl McLaughlin join Jen in the studio to share their book: What is a Friend? Jen and Cindy met 18 years ago, when she was a delightful third grade teacher in the building Jen was performing her school psych internship. Cindy has since retired, but her kind demeanor has supported kids of all ages for many years. Who better to provide lessons on making and keeping friends, and knowing appropriate friendship ...
Today on the show, Jen welcomes virtual guest Ryan Hogan, who has recently gained Instagram fame as the witty and jovial “World’s Okayest School Psychologist”. He has been a school psychologist for about 18 years in the state of Texas, and he also is the Dad to a boy with Autism. Thank you for joining us, Ryan!
Today in our discussion:
- We talk about how Ryan turns the art of making Instagram memes into a therapeutic activity ...
Today, Nationally Certified School Psychologists, Dr. Byron McClure, D.Ed. and Dr. Kelsie Reed, Ph.D. remotely visit the studio to talk with Jen about:
- Reframing your view of students from what’s wrong to what’s strong!
- Supporting students' social-emotional skills
- Having difficult conversations with your kids about racism and tragedies in the news
- Positively guiding and building the future story for youth in need
My guest today is the lovely and inspiring Ms. Sonya Byes. You may know her from hosting the popular “Chatting with Sonya and Friends” on WICU Channel 12, Erie News Now. Sonya’s show features a diverse group of professional women of various talents and backgrounds engaging in real, relevant, and unscripted conversations. Sonya and I chat about her experience with motherhood, how racism impacts mental health, and all of the wonderfu...
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