Department of Psychological Services

Psychologists

Fran Blakey- Non-Public Schools, Gifted Assessments francesca.blakey@youngstown.k12.oh.us

Helena Chambers - Rayen Early College Middle School, Youngstown Rayen Early College High School, Preschool PAINT Assessments helena.chambers@youngstown.k12.oh.us

 Lyndsy Cox - Non-Public Schools, Leonard Kirtz lyndsy.cox@youngstown.k12.oh.us

Alexandra Limperos - East High School, Harding Elementary, MCCTC, TCCTC alexandra.limperos@youngstown.k12.oh.us

Stephanie McKelvey - East Middle School @P Ross Berry, M L King Elementary, P C Bunn Elementary, Virtual Academy, Wilson Alternative School
stephanie.gordon@youngstown.k12.oh.us

Mikalyn Mrozek - Chaney High School, Volney Elementary mikalyn.mrozek@youngstown.k12.oh.us

Ashleigh Young - Chaney Middle School @McGuffey, Taft Elementary, Kirkmere Elementary ashleigh.young@youngstown.k12.oh.us

 What do Psychologists do?
Psychologists conduct testing to help determine a student's eligibility for Special Education services.  They conduct classroom observations of students and provide collaborative consultations to teachers, parents and mental health/service providers.  Psychologists provide interpretation of psychological records and data.

 What types of assessments do Psychologists conduct?
Psychologists provide the following individualized assessments:

  • Play-based assessments for preschool children (PAINT)

  • Transition testing for special needs preschool students entering Kindergarten

  • Testing for early entrance into Kindergarten

  • Initial assessments for children suspected of  having a disability

  • Triennial evaluations (every 3 years) for continued special education eligibility

How are Psychologists part of the educational Team?
Psychologists assist in determining eligibility for Special Education services. Students suspected of having a disability may be identified as qualifying in one of the following areas: Specific Learning Disability; Cognitive Disability; Autism; Other Health Impaired; Emotional Disturbance; Multiple Disabilities; Hearing Impairment; Visual Impairment; Deaf-Blindness; Orthopedic Impairment; Traumatic Brain Injury; Speech/Language Impairment; or Developmental Delay (Preschool Only).