Mirror Q & A: Kiley Callahan

Mirror: What is your role at DHS?

Callahan: I’m a school psychologist.

M: Where have you taught before?

C: Before coming to Dedham High School, I worked in several schools and community mental health clinics in Chicago, Illinois.

M: Where did you go to college?

C: I went to Boston College for my undergraduate degree (Go Eagles!) and Loyola University Chicago for graduate school.

M: Where are you from?

C: I was born and raised in Medford, Massachusetts.

M: What are your hobbies?

C: I love to read, run, cook new recipes, spend time with my three sisters, listen to podcasts, and swim!

M: What do you like about Dedham?

C: All of the wonderful students and staff who have welcomed me to DHS this year.

M: What is your favorite movie?

C: The Sandlot.

M: What is your favorite book?

C: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith.

M: Favorite quote?

C: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”- Arthur Ashe

M: What was the last song you downloaded?

C: My most recently saved song on Spotify is Don’t Let Me Down by The Beatles.

M: Favorite apps?

C: Calm, Spotify, Audible, and Strava.

M: Dunks or Starbucks?

C: Hard to choose, but Dunks is my tried and true.

M: How do you take your coffee?

C: Hot with a splash of milk.

M: Favorite sports team?

C: Red Sox.

M: What is your greatest accomplishment?

C: I would say either training for my first marathon or finishing up my doctorate.

M: What jobs did you do before teaching?

C: I worked as a mental health counselor and researcher at Mass General Hospital.