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524. Wearable Tech Meets School Psychology w/ Rich Brancaccio from Pearson


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In this episode, I talk with school psychologist–turned–tech entrepreneur Rich Brancaccio, creator of the Revibe wearable device (now available through Pearson). Rich shares his remarkable journey from problem-solving in the school setting to soldering circuit boards at his kitchen table and eventually building a company that integrates psychology, AI, and wearable technology. We dive into how the Revibe helps kids and adults stay on task, how it collects and personalizes real-time behavioral data, and what this might mean for the future of psychological practice. Whether you’re curious about interventions for ADHD, excited about innovation in assessment, or just a fellow tech nerd, you’ll find this conversation both fascinating and practical.

Topics We Covered

  • Rich’s journey from school psychologist to entrepreneur
  • The origin story of Revibe: identifying a gap in interventions and data collection
  • How the Revibe wearable works: silent vibration cues and metacognitive prompts
  • The evolution of Revibe from simple prototype to AI-driven personalization
  • Executive function reminders and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) features
  • Data collection: fidgeting metrics, on/off-task feedback, and actionable insights
  • Research outcomes and effect sizes from multiple studies
  • How schools, parents, and clinicians are using the device
  • Potential downsides and solutions (subscriptions, warranties, device loss concerns)
  • Rich’s reflections on identity as both a school psychologist and technologist
  • Cool Things Mentioned

    • The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting
    • Revibe Connect / Revibe Tech (Pearson partnership): https://www.pearsonassessments.com
    • Samsung Galaxy Watch (hardware platform for the latest Revibe version): https://www.samsung.com/galaxy-watch
    • Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) overview (APA): https://www.apa.org/pubs/highlights/spotlight/issue-174R
    • Pearson Giveaway: https://www.pearsonassessments.com/campaign/revibe-TTP-giveaway.html
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      About Rich Brancaccio

      Rich Brancaccio leads Pearson’s newly acquired wearable technology group. As a school psychologist passionate about helping children with focus and attention challenges, Rich, invented the original Revibe device help children perform to their fullest potential.

      Get in Touch & Resources:

      • LinkeIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-brancaccio/
      • About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

        I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

        As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

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