Ashtabula Area City Schools

School Psychologists

School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. (NASP, National Association of School Psychologists)

MEET OUR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS!

Lakeside High School (Grades 9 through 12)
Gabe Beadle

Email: gabe.beadle@aacs.net
(440) 993-2522

Lakeside Jr. High School (Grades 7 and 8)
Alissa Lasko
Email: alissa.lasko@aacs.net
(440) 993-2618

Erie Intermediate (Grades 5 and 6)

Allisa Lasko

Email: allissa.lasko@aacs.net

(440) 992-1260

Superior Intermediate (Grades 3 and 4)

Allisa Lasko

Email: allissa.lasko@aacs.net

(440) 992-1270

Michigan Primary (Grades K and 1), Ontario Primary (Grade 2), Huron Primary (Preschool)
Alyssa Mariotti
Email: alyssa.mariotti@aacs.net
(440) 992-1250

Students attending outside of district (A-tech, St. John, Happy Hearts, Building Bridges, Re-Ed, etc.)
Shaunna Chiacchiero
Email: shaunna.chiacchiero@aacs.net
(440) 993-2522

WHAT DO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS DO?

School psychologists provide direct support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. At AACS our school psychologists:

Conduct psychological and academic assessments
Support teachers in individualizing instruction and interventions
Monitor student progress
Collect and interpret student and classroom data
Reduce inappropriate referrals to special education
Assess student emotional and behavioral needs
Promote positive peer relationships and social problem solving
Make referrals to and help coordinate community services provided in schools
Assess diverse learning needs
Provide culturally responsive services to students and families from diverse backgrounds
Effectively communicate with parents about student assessments
Support social-emotional learning
Assess school climate and improve school connectedness
Identify at risk students and school vulnerabilities
Provide crisis prevention and intervention services
Help families understand their child's learning and mental health needs
Assist in navigating special education processes
Connect families with community service providers when necessary
Help effectively engage families with teachers and other school staff
Enhance staff understanding and responsiveness to diverse cultures and backgrounds
Help students transition between school and community learning environments, such as residential treatment or juvenile justice programs
Generate and interpret useful student and school outcome data
Collect and analyze data on risk and protective factors related to student outcomes
Plan services at the district, building, classroom, and individual levels