Alex’s background

Training and experience behind the guidance.

I’ve worked as a school psychologist in 13 school districts across 5 states, from preschool through high school. I’ve sat in the evaluation meetings, written the reports, and helped teams decide what support a child needs. Every district does things a little differently, and I know how these decisions get made. I use that to help you understand them and speak up with confidence.

14years working inside schools

I’ve been a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) since 2012. This credential, awarded by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), reflects advanced graduate training, supervised experience, and a passing score on the national exam. I keep it current through ongoing professional development, so the guidance you get from me reflects current best practice.

Education

PsyD, PsychologyCalifornia Southern University · 2020Summa Cum Laude
MS, School PsychologyRochester Institute of Technology · 2012
BA, PsychologySUNY Geneseo · 2009Minor in Sociology

State certifications

Washington ESA School Psychology Certification
New York Certified School Psychologist
Colorado Special Services Provider
Alaska School Psychologist Certification

Our advocates

What our advocates bring

50 years of combined experience as school psychologists. Thousands of children helped.

Whichever advocate you work with, you’re getting someone who has done this work professionally. Our advocates specialize in:

Completing evaluations and reevaluations, and interpreting cognitive, academic, adaptive, and behavioral assessments
Writing psychoeducational reports
Presenting at IEP and eligibility meetings
Developing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Leading manifestation determination meetings, which decide whether a behavior was connected to a child’s disability
Providing crisis support and short-term counseling
Supporting specialized programs for students with significant support needs
Conducting culturally responsive evaluations and working to reduce bias in who gets identified for special education

JoAnn Chan, Ed.S., M.A.

Before becoming a school psychologist, JoAnn served in the U.S. Army. Her school psychology work now centers on comprehensive evaluations for students ages 3-21, assessing cognitive, academic, social-emotional, adaptive, and executive functioning skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she has worked with parents, IEP teams, and school staff to interpret results and determine special education eligibility and placement.

JoAnn has developed, monitored, and managed IEPs, conducted FBAs, and created BIPs. JoAnn has also led manifestation determination meetings and participated in 504 meetings for students with mental health diagnoses. Beyond assessment, she has run intervention groups for social skills, working memory, and executive functioning, and trained school staff in assessment interpretation, culturally responsive practices, and equitable referrals and placement for multilingual learners.

JoAnn earned an Ed.S. in School Psychology and an M.A. in Psychology from The Citadel, and a B.S. in Sociology from the College of Charleston. She holds school psychology certifications in Washington, Arizona, and Illinois.

joann@specialed.consulting

Susan Manradge, M.S./C.A.S.

Susan has 13 years of experience as a school psychologist and has worked in New York and Arizona, evaluating special education eligibility with multidisciplinary teams and identifying barriers to learning. She is certified in school psychology in New York and Washington. Her education includes an M.S. in School Psychology from the University at Buffalo and a bachelor’s degree with a double major in English and Psychology from Oswego State University. She also holds a C.A.S.

In her school roles, Susan has administered assessments and developed and implemented IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs. She has designed intervention and progress monitoring systems and led individual and group sessions focused on communication, problem solving, self-regulation, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills.

Before her school psychology work, Susan managed the Oswego Newborn and Infant Development Project at Oswego State University, studying the impact of environmental toxicants on child development. Her responsibilities included assessing parents and participants, developing computer-based assessment tasks, overseeing data security and research protocols, and training staff.

susan@specialed.consulting

Sherna Williams, M.A./C.A.S.

Sherna brings over a decade of special education experience to her work as a certified school psychologist and parent advocate. Since her certification in 2013, she has served students from kindergarten through 12th grade in diverse school settings across New York, Washington, Maryland, Delaware, and Indiana.

Working alongside families and school teams, Sherna has conducted educational evaluations, developed and reviewed IEPs, and participated in school team meetings. FBAs and BIPs are also part of her background in supporting students’ educational needs.

In her parent advocacy work, Sherna helps families understand the special education process, navigate school-based supports, and build confidence advocating for their children. She believes parents should feel informed, heard, and empowered when making decisions about their child’s education.

sherna@specialed.consulting

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