Special Considerations for Maximizing Student Success: Supporting Self-Advocacy

Staci graduated summa cum laude from Florida State University, Class of 1994, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Humanities, and from Florida State University, Class of 1997, with a Master of Science in Counseling and Human Systems and an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology. She also completed a post-graduate certification program in School Neuropsychology in 2021 and holds diplomate status in School Neuropsychology from the American Board of School Neuropsychology. Staci is slated to graduate with her Ed.D. in School Psychology in August 2024 from Loyola University Chicago.

Staci worked as a school psychologist in Florida public schools for more than twenty years, and has a private practice in which she specializes in neurodiversity affirming, strengths-based school neuropsychological evaluations. She also has experience as a content developer at a nationally renowned ed-tech company in which she drafted and edited teacher-facing materials related to assessment implementation guidance. Staci works as a content specialist at Psyched Services collaborating with the team on new and existing content that maximizes the impact school psychologists, special education directors, and families have on their students, children, and schools.

When she is not working or doing school work, Staci loves to spend time with her husband, son, two dogs, and cat. She and her family enjoy cultural activities, live music, trying new restaurants, and outdoor activities.