School Psychologists

School psychologists are highly trained in both psychology and education to make connections between student learning and teaching through assessment of academics, cognitive skills, behavior, and data analysis.

In Rutherford County, school psychologists meet with teachers, families, and other school professionals to improve student achievement, collaborate with teachers to effectively use data to individualize instruction, and actively participate in the RTI2 data team and Student Assistance Team meetings. School psychologists conduct individualized assessments with students suspected of having an educational disability and make academic and learning recommendations. These disabilities may include: specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, intellectual giftedness, autism, developmental delays, functional delays, health impairments, traumatic brain injuries, and emotional disturbance.

In addition to individualized assessments, school psychologists may have additional training in the areas of mental health, behavior interventions, counseling, crisis preparedness and response, research, and program evaluation.

Misty Brooks -- Lead psychologist
(615) 893-5815 ext. 22051
[email protected]

2023 - 2024 School Year
School Psychologist Email address
Barfield Elementary Melanie Spicer [email protected]
Blackman Elementary Melanie Spicer [email protected]
Blackman High Dr. Julia Nelson [email protected]
Blackman Middle Kaitlin Hux [email protected]
Brown's Chapel Elementary Brittany Auerbach [email protected]
Buchanan Elementary  Hannah Anderson [email protected]
Cedar Grove Elementary Julie Ferguson [email protected]
Central Magnet Kaitlin Hux [email protected]
Christiana Elementary Amanda Fernandez [email protected]
Christiana Middle Jeff Robinson [email protected]
Daniel McKee SCHOOL OF ZONE  
David Youree Elementary Josh Couts [email protected]
Eagleville Amanda Fernandez [email protected]
Genesis Academy Crystal Shields [email protected]
Holloway High School Will Sullivan [email protected]
Homar Pittard Campus School Lauren Goss [email protected]
John Coleman Elementary    
Juvenile Detention Center  SCHOOL OF ZONE  
Kittrell Elementary Matt Taylor [email protected]
Lascassas Elementary Dr. Kathryn Pursell [email protected]
LaVergne High Crystal Shields [email protected]
Lavergne Lake Kendall Jordan [email protected]
Lavergne Middle Kendall Jordan [email protected]
McFadden Lauren Jones [email protected]
Oakland High Lauren Goss [email protected]
Oakland Middle Dr. Linda Dohnal [email protected]
Plainview Elementary Deanna Rowlett [email protected]
Poplar Hill Elementary Ethan Spencer [email protected]
Pre-School Assessment John Davis [email protected]
Pre-School Assessment Joelle Doss [email protected]
Project Search  SCHOOL OF ZONE  
RCS Virtual School William Sullivan [email protected]
Riverdale High School Vernae Coffee [email protected]
Rock Springs Elementary Deanna Rowlett [email protected]
Rock Springs Middle Natalie Sloat [email protected]
Rockvale Elementary Jennifer Miller [email protected]
Rockvale High William Sullivan [email protected]
Rockvale Middle Crystal Shields [email protected]
Rocky Fork Elementary Dr. Linda Dohnal [email protected]
Rocky Fork Middle Crystal Shields [email protected]
Roy Waldron Elementary    
Rutherford Academy Vernae Coffee [email protected]
Siegel High  Matt Taylor [email protected]
Siegel Middle Kerri Harrison [email protected]
Simons Springs Community School Dr. Julia Nelson [email protected]
Smyrna Elementary Rachael Wrye [email protected]
Smyrna High School Karen Bishop [email protected]
Smyrna Middle Rachael Wrye [email protected]
Smyrna Primary Julie Ferguson [email protected]
Smyrna West  SCHOOL OF ZONE  
Stewarts Creek Elementary Brittany Auerbach [email protected]
Stewarts Creek High Lauren Jones [email protected]
Stewarts Creek Middle Natalie Sloat [email protected]
Stewartsboro Elementary Ethan Spencer [email protected]
Thurman Francis Karen Bishop [email protected]
Transition Academy  SCHOOL OF ZONE  
Walter Hill School Josh Couts [email protected]
Whitworth Buchanan Middle Hannah Anderson [email protected]
Wilson Elementary Kerri Harrison [email protected]

 

Links of interest:

National Association of School Psychologists:

https://www.nasponline.org

Tennessee Association of School Psychologists:

http://tasponline.org