Empower LEP Podcast

It’s Jana Parker here, and I have a special episode of the Empower LEP podcast for you today! Let’s talk about how to leverage your LEP to build the career and business you want - maybe the one you have been dreaming about but aren’t sure how to move forward.  I've mentioned this before, but it’s important to understand that being an LEP doesn’t mean you have to be an entrepreneur. There are...

Welcome to another informative episode of the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast! In today’s discussion, our special guest, Brian Sciacca, a special education attorney, shares an important perspective on how external evaluators can bring a fresh perspective to behavioral assessments in schools.  Brian’s expertise sheds light on the often-overlooked aspects of school programs and classroom dynamics....

Welcome to a profoundly touching and insightful episode of the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast, where hosts Jana Parker and Bethany Zoller engage in a deep and meaningful conversation with Stephen He. In this episode, Stephen shares his personal narrative as a neurodiverse thinker who has navigated the challenges of growing up with a unique learning style. Now thriving as a young adult, Stephen’...

Register and join us for a huge announcement on May 1 at 3:30 pm PST at https://empowerlep.com/live Limited spots! Exclusive bonuses available to those registered. See you soon! Join us for this week’s episode of the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast, where our hosts, Jana Parker and Bethany Zoeller, sit down with longtime LEP Dr. Gina Beaman. With her extensive experience as both a practicing sch...

Join us on the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast as hosts Jana Parker and Bethany Zoeller welcome Radha Richmond, an experienced educational psychologist who skillfully balances her roles in both school settings and her private practice, Cognitive Foundations. In this episode, Radha opens up about the synergistic benefits of working both in schools and privately, emphasizing how diverse case expos...

In this episode of the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast, Jana and Bethany are excited to welcome Meredith Gleason, the visionary behind Empower Child Learning, as their guest. Meredith shares her 20+ year LEP journey from being a teacher to establishing a thriving practice in Southern California, offering a unique blend of diagnostic assessments, educational testing, counseling, and parent coachi...

This week on the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast, we welcome back Chris Jones, a dynamic and seasoned LEP, for a much-anticipated conversation on assessments and scope of practice. Chris and hosts Jana Parker and Bethany Zoeller peel back the layers on the eligibility assessments for regional centers, the nuanced understanding of developmental disabilities, and the critical role of LEPs in navig...

Tune in to this week’s episode of the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast, where hosts Jana Parker and Bethany Zoeller sit down with Rachel Holowicki, a rising star in the world of Licensed Educational Psychologists. Recently transitioning to full-time private practice, Rachel shares her story, challenges, and the excitement of building her own business.  Hear all about how Rachel made the transitio...

In this enlightening episode of the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast, hosts Jana Parker and Bethany Zoeller sit down with business attorney Christopher Scott-Dixon to unravel the complexities of legal matters in small businesses.  Chris, the owner of CSD Business Law, shares invaluable info for LEPs about the importance of understanding contracts, the nuances of business formation, and the critic...

Join us in this week’s episode of the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast, where hosts Jana Parker and Bethany Zoeller welcome Laurie Adachi, a distinguished educational psychologist with over 27 years of experience. Laurie shares her journey from school psychology to establishing her thriving practice, Compassionate Solutions, where she specializes in assessments and counseling for a diverse age gr...

In this episode of the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast, hosts Jana Parker and Bethany Zoeller are joined by Jessica Lascano, a trailblazer in educational psychology with over 20 years of experience and the founder of Strive ABC in Claremont, CA.  After many years in public education, Jessica established Strive ABC in 2022, intricately blending her passion for helping children with her acumen in...

We had the pleasure of hosting April Rehrig, a Special Education Advocate, IEP Trainer, Parent Coach, and the visionary behind Rise Educational Advocacy. April shares her insightful story, from working within the confines of the school system to establishing her own practice, Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting. You’ll hear about the challenges and limitations April faced in the traditional s...

In this episode of the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast, Jana and Bethany sit down with esteemed LEP community leader Chris Jones, a full-time school psychologist and private practice owner in Southern California.  Chris wears many hats as he manages a team of psychologists at iLEAD Charter Schools while simultaneously running a private practice, Dynamic Interventions. Through all of his LEP ende...

Join Jana and Bethany this week on the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast as they welcome Misty Bonta, an LEP who recently opened her private practice based in San Diego. Misty shares her inspiring story of being a school psychologist for over 17 years and taking the bold step into private practice in July of 2023.  With a passion for bridging the gap between the clinical and educational worlds, Mi...

Welcome to another episode of the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast, where your hosts, Jana and Bethany, create a space dedicated to educating, inspiring, and collaborating with both aspiring and practicing licensed educational psychologists. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Justin Alt, a tax attorney with a unique connection to the LEP world through his wife, a practicing LEP. Justin bring...

Join hosts Jana Parker and Bethany Zoeller on the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast, where they discuss the encouraging stories of licensed educational psychologists.  This episode features an inspiring conversation with Stephanie Hewitt, a credentialed school psychologist and LEP. Listen in as she shares her story of working for school districts, advancing her career to become an LEP, and establi...

Join hosts Jana Parker and Bethany Zoeller as they share stories from their professional journeys as licensed educational psychologists.  This week, our conversation highlights Bethany’s beginnings as a CPS social worker and beginning her private practice school psychology journey from the moment she stepped off the stage at graduation. We get into the nitty-gritty with Bethany as she shares the c...

In this Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast episode, your hosts engage in a candid conversation about Jana’s professional journey to becoming an LEP and founder of her private practice, Mind by Design, in Campbell, CA. Jana explains her decision to focus on educational psychology, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach that includes educational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and edu...

Welcome to the first episode of the Empower LEP Collaborative Podcast, where hosts Jana Parker and Bethany Zoller share their experiences of becoming and evolving as Licensed Educational Psychologists. Jana takes us on her transformative journey from being a school psychologist to becoming the founder of "Mind by Design," a thriving multidisciplinary practice. She shares her experiences,...