Episode 77

#psychedpodcast is pleased to chat with Dr. MacDonald about dos/don’t for school psychologists, especially first year/early career psychs

Powerpoint: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/112JlJbi3BlubciCeFXNBQFKWF1u3mcEd0pt3Q1UhoiI/edit?usp=sharing

Dr. Heidi MacDonald is a school psychologist practicing in the state of Connecticut. She earned her doctoral degree from Penn State University. Currently, she works in an intermediate school with 3rd through 5th grade students. Prior to moving to CT, Heidi worked in Pennsylvania. This is her 20th year in the field. Heidi LOVES her job and strives to be a piece of the puzzle at her school. At work, Heidi enjoys assessment, individual and group counseling, and consultation. She runs a number of extracurricular clubs such as the Environmental Club, Sign Language Club, and Drama Club. She is also the school’s Title IX coordinator and the keeper of the school’s 2 emotional support guinea pigs and an axolotl. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband (also a school psychologist) and their 15 year old daughter. Heidi loves volunteering on countless numbers of committees, working out, cooking, DIY projects, and searching for thrift store finds.