School Psychologist

Getting to Know Dr. Malbin


Hallie MalbinSchool Psychologistmalbinh@dfsd.org(914) 693-1503 x1470


Education:

Graduate Center, City University of New York

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, School Psychology Specialization February 2016

Teachers College, Columbia University

Ed.M. in School Psychology May 2006

Professional Responsibilities:

  • Perform initial and triennial psychoeducational evaluations

  • Provide individual and group counseling services to students in Kindergarten through second grade

  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop Behavior Intervention Plans

  • Facilitate Response to Intervention (RTI) meetings

  • Assist with building-level crisis intervention and crisis response

  • Coordinate and oversee annual Kindergarten screening for incoming students

  • Consult with parents and teachers

  • Chair and attend CPSE, CSE and 504 meetings

  • Participate annually in the district Building Bridges Program, designed to increase students’ knowledge and understanding of people with different abilities


Hello Families! Prior to joining the staff at Springhurst in the fall of 2007, I worked as a middle school psychologist in Central, New Jersey. I also worked in special recreation for many years, ensuring that all children had access to safe, high-quality extra-curricular and camp programs. My doctoral research focused on identifying the needs of parents and siblings of children with special needs, and developing social/emotional interventions for this population.

I am truly grateful to be part of the Dobbs Ferry Community. I enjoy working with a team of dedicated professionals to support our students from the time they transition to Kindergarten. Dobbs Ferry really is a special place!