Boston School Psychs Podcast

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we are joined by Annastasia Martineau and Dr. Carolyn Hall, co-chairs of the BHS Equity Committee, for a conversation about how Boston Public Schools is using distributed leadership to support equity-focused systems change. Annastasia and Carolyn share how the Equity Committee brings school psychologists together to reflect, problem-solve, and take ac...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we are joined by Laura Shachmut, a school psychologist with Boston Public Schools, for a conversation about leadership, systems-level practice, and the evolving role of school psychologists in supporting students and school communities. Laura shares her professional journey, reflecting on the experiences that shaped her career and her passion for crea...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Andria Amador, Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services for Boston Public Schools, for an in-depth conversation about comprehensive school psychological services and the systems that support student success. Drawing on her leadership experience in one of the largest school districts in the country, Dr. Amador shares how Bosto...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Carolyn Hall for an engaging conversation on leadership, school psychology practice, and the systems-level work that helps create meaningful change for students and school communities. Dr. Hall shares her professional journey into school psychology, reflecting on the experiences that shaped her path from work in adult psychiatric...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Greif Green of Boston University and Cynthia Lê of Boston Public Schools for an in-depth conversation on Project Provide, a federally funded initiative designed to strengthen the school mental health workforce. Together, they share how this multi-million dollar grant is supporting the recruitment, training, mentorship, an...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Anastasia “Stacy” Skalski, former Director of Professional Policy and Practice at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), for a powerful conversation on advocacy, leadership, and the impact of the NASP Practice Model. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Stacy shares insights from her career connecting r...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we are joined by Sarah Hayden and Mike Sweeney Morrison, school psychologists in Boston Public Schools, for a practical and engaging conversation about navigating the first year as a school psychologist. Together, they share real-world advice to help early career school psychologists build confidence, stay organized, and provide meaningful support to...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we are joined by Katherine Cowan, former Director of Communications for the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), for an engaging conversation about advocacy, communication, and building the voice of school psychology. Together with Dr. Andria Amador, Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services for Boston Public Schools, the discussio...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we are excited to share a special crossover episode with The School Collective Podcast. Dr. Andria Amador, Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services for Boston Public Schools, is joined by fellow school psychologists and School Collective hosts Dr. Chris Ponce, Amy Shatila, and Brook Roberts for a collaborative conversation about leadership, mento...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we are joined by María del Carmen Needham, bilingual school psychologist and passionate advocate for emerging bilingual students, for an insightful conversation about culturally responsive school psychology and supporting multilingual learners. Together with Dr. Andria Amador, Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services for Boston Public Schools, th...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Byron McClure, nationally certified school psychologist, founder of School Psych AI, and co author of Hacking Deficit Thinking , for an inspiring and practical conversation about the future of school psychology. Together with Dr. Andria Amador, Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services for Boston Public Schools, the discussion...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we’re joined by Alex Freeman, CBHM/MTSS Coach for the Behavioral Health Services team in Boston Public Schools, for an in-depth conversation about leadership, coaching, and the evolving role of school psychologists within a large urban district. Alex shares how he decided to become a school psychologist and reflects on his professional journey from sc...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we’re joined by Hani Murad and Paola Enciso, school psychologists in Boston Public Schools and union representatives, for an in-depth conversation about union advocacy and its impact on educators and students across the district. Hani and Paola share their professional backgrounds and reflect on what motivated them to step into union advocacy roles. T...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Sheila Desai , Director of Equity and Inclusive Practices at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), along with Dr. Andria Amador , Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services for Boston Public Schools, for an in-depth conversation about strengthening culturally responsive practices in school psychology. Dr. Desa...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Achilles Bardos and Dr. Carolyn Hall for an insightful discussion about universal behavioral health screening and its impact on student wellbeing. Dr. Bardos, CEO and founding member of Edumetrisis, LLC, and co-developer of the Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System (BIMAS-2), shares the story behind the tool’s developm...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we’re joined by Arabiye Artola Bonanno and Pravash Kumar, school psychology doctoral interns completing their internship year in Boston Public Schools (BPS). BPS is the only school district in Massachusetts to offer a doctoral-level training program within the district, and we are proud that the program was recently awarded APPIC status. Together, the...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Amber Harris, NASP Treasurer and Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University Shreveport, along with Dr. Andria Amador, Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services in Boston Public Schools. Together, they explore the power of connection in school psychology such as how fostering relationships, advocacy, and community can str...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Ivonne Borrero, Psy. D., Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Services for Boston Public Schools. With over three decades of experience, Dr. Borrero shares practical tips for supporting multilingual learners, drawing from her work as an assistant director, bilingual school psychologist, adjunct professor, and clinical psychologi...

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Eric Rossen, Executive Director of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), along with Dr. Andria Amador, Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services in Boston Public Schools. Together, we explore how NASP is advocating for school psychologists, helping build community, promoting meaningful discussions, and addres...

Welcome to the Boston School Psychs Podcast! These conversations with Boston school psychologists highlight the people, practices, and partnerships that strengthen behavioral health and promote student well-being across Boston Public Schools. Episodes will be released every Wednesday, beginning with today’s episode. In our very first episode, we are honored to sit down with Dr. Andria Amador , Sen...