School Psychology

Introduction

The mission of San Diego Unified School District School Psychologists is to facilitate the educational and emotional development of all students by working collaboratively with school staff, families, and community agencies. Our goals is to promote the professional growth of highly qualified school psychologists who design, organize, and provide a broad range of services to the schools and communities in which they work. We use data-based decsions to promote the mental health, welfare, and education of our students. We are committed to lifelong learning withn the profession so that we may approach with knowledge and compassion our goal of improving the lives and opportunities of ALL children, including those with cultural and linguistic diversity.

San Diego Unified School District School Psychologists provide a broad range of services to schools and their communities. They have specialized training in child development, the educational and psychological foundations of human behavior, research as it applies to educational practices, and student's social and cultural foundations.

What do school psychologists do?

School psychologists provide a comprehensive range of support and interventions to students. They also consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors and school social workers) to improve support strategies. Additionally, they work with school administrators to enhance school-wide practices and policies and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. They are dedicated to helping schools succeed in various areas:

Who Are School Psychologists Infographic_2020.pdf

Our Leaders

Jeff Hoffman

Program Manager, School Psychology

jhoffman1@sandi.net

(858) 636-4381

Alex Gutiérrez, Ed.D., NCSP

Senior School Psychologist

agutierrez@sandi.net

Shawn Dee Hartless, M.A., MFT

Senior School Psychologist

shartless@sandi.net

Anna Peña, Ph.D., NCSP

Senior School Psychologist

apena@sandi.net

Renate Ward, Ed.D., NCSP, ABSNP

Senior School Psychologist

rward2@sandi.net

Ed Wisz, M.S.

Senior School Psychologist

ewisz@sandi.net

School Psychologist Practicum and Internship Opportunities

PRACTICUM WEBSITE

INTERSHIP WEBSITE

Contact Us

School Psychology Services
Whittier School- Special Education Bungalows

3401 Clairemont Drive
San Diego, CA 92117

Phone (858) 490-8500
Fax  (619) 490-8549