School psychologists are highly trained in both psychology and education. They must complete a minimum of a post-Master’s degree program that includes a year-long internship and emphasizes preparation in mental health, child development, school organization, learning styles and processes, behavior, motivation and effective teaching. Although only state licensure is required to work as a School Psychologist in the state of Virginia, 5 of our school psychologists have their National Certification (NCSP) and 1 their Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). Portsmouth Public Schools Psychological Services is currently staffed by 10 full time school psychologists.
Name
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School Assignments
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| Thomas Byrnes, Ed.S., NCSP (Department Head) |
Churchland Elementary
Churchland High |
| Barbara H. Banze, Ed.S. |
Brighton Elementary
Craddock Middle
Helps with Initial Preschool Evaluations (Mt. Hermon/ Emily Spong)
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| Dr. Diana Rexach, Ph. D. |
Churchland Academy
William E. Waters Middle
Churchland Primary/Intermediate
Bilingual Evaluations
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| Stephen D. Fannin, Ed.S. |
Churchland Middle
New Directions Center
John Tyler Elementary
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| Donna Seeland, Ed.S. |
Victory Elementary
I.C. Norcom High
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| Deboarh Mayes, Ed.S. |
James Hurst Elementary
Woodrow Wilson High
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| Paula Shirk, M.S., C.A.G.S., NCSP |
Lakeview Elementary
Westhaven Elementary
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| Kelley Rice, Ed.S.,NCSP |
Douglass Park Elementary
Simonsdale Elementary
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| Cherie S. Vaughan, M.S. Ed., LPC, Dip.C.F.C., NCSP |
Hodges Manor Elementary
Park View Elementary I.C. Norcom High
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| Michaela McCracken, Ed.S. |
Churchland Preschool
Olive Branch Preschool
Hodges Manor Elementary |
| DeeAnna Staylor, Ed.S. |
Mt. Hermon Preschool
Park View Elementary
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