In this episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, host Jana Parker sits down with Danielle Christy, a licensed educational psychologist with over 20 years of experience working as a school psychologist, adjunct professor, and contractor. With an impressive background that spans public, charter, and non-public schools, Danielle’s expertise covers students from preschool through high school. 

After completing her undergraduate degree at UC Davis and earning her Master's at California State University, Sacramento, Danielle became passionate about ensuring children with disabilities are included alongside their peers in general education settings through her private practice, Inclusively Minded. 

Danielle’s story is a mix of professional know-how and personal experience. As a school psychologist, she’s spent her career making sure students with disabilities can learn alongside their peers in general education. But her work took on a whole new meaning when she became a mom to a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Balancing both roles gave her a special perspective on what it really takes to advocate for kids with disabilities.

Danielle opens up about the emotional and practical challenges of moving from school-based work to private practice and how her personal experiences have shaped her professional life. She also shares the lessons learned from helping build an inclusive program at a charter school and how she continues to support schools in creating similar environments.

Danielle’s warmth, expertise, and personal stories make this episode a must-listen for school psychologists, LEPs, and anyone interested in inclusive education.

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Connect with Danielle:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://inclusivelyminded.com/index.html
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inclusivelyminded/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-christy-688612173/

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