Supervisors
Meet Our Intern and Practicum Supervisors
Current Intern and Practicum Supervisors
Dr. Hirsch grew up in the Pacific Northwest. She left the cold and rain for the warmth and beautiful sunshine to attend the University of Arizona. She met her husband, Steve, her freshman year. Dr. Hirsch has two grown sons that are married and both have children. She is particularly proud of them. They both have completed their Ph.D.’s. Dr. Hirsch has a passion for travel and spending time with her grandchildren.
Erin Vaughn, Ed.S., NCSP; University of Arizona-Welcome future School Psychologists! I started at Deer Valley USD as a practicum student. I quickly applied for an internship and started my School Psych career in 2020. Working at DVUSD has been a fantastic experience! I have had the opportunity to work with grades Prek-8th grade. Currently, I primarily work with grades Prek-6th grade in a Title 1 setting. The DVUSD School Psych team is supportive, knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly talented. I look forward to working with and learning from psych practicum students!
Renee' Rios, Ed.S., NCSP graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2019 with her educational specialist degree in school psychology and graduate certificate in positive behavior support. She started in DVUSD as an intern and has been here since, mostly working at the high school level. She has been a member of the Arizona Association of School Psychologist and National Association of School Psychologists since her internship. During her time with DVUSD, she has completed Phase I of the Neurosequential Model of Education and been trained in the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines. Within DVUSD, Renee' is part of the Threat Assessment Review Team, School Psychologist Social Committee, and frequently participates in advocacy work. Her areas of interest include trauma, LGBTQ+, cultural responsiveness and researching anything that comes up!
Jaime Lavit, Ed.S. earned her undergraduate degree from the University of New Mexico and her Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology from Ottawa University. She started her school psychology career as a practicum student with Deer Valley Unified School District in the 2018-2019 school year and has been here since. She contributes her loyalty to DVUSD to the relationships she has built and the amazing school psychologists she gets to work with. The school psychology group is diverse, supportive, collaborative, knowledgeable, full of experience, and create a positive work environment. Her experience is working with PK - 8th grade and within DVUSD, she is on one of the district's ADOS team, the Threat Assessment Review Team, and School Psychologist Social Committee. She is a member of the Arizona Association of School Psychologist and National Association of School Psychologist. Her goal is to continue to learn and grow as a school psychologist and focus on team collaboration and community partnership to create successful outcomes for students and families.
On a personal note, she is married and has three kids. In her spare time you can find her running, hiking, or cheering and supporting her kids at dance competition or sporting events, which include soccer and baseball. She leaves one final note and says, "welcome future school psychologists, I can't wait to work with you, share our experiences and learn and grow together".
Former Intern and Practicum Supervisors
On a personal note, Mrs. McGorray is a wife and mother of 2 teenagers who have attended school in DVUSD. Kathleen enjoys spending time with her family and friends and traveling whenever possible.