SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 

 This site is typically constructed by Jill Boyle, school psychologist, at Scenic Hills Elementary.  However, I will be on maternity leave from approximately November 2008 to September 2009.  You may direct your concerns, comments and questions to Ruta Clair, school psychologist, (clairrut@ssd.k12.pa.us) and/or Matt DeAngelis, school psychologist intern (deangmat@ssd.k12.pa.us).  Ruta has been working in the district off and on for many years.  In recent years, she has been working part-time in the district.  She will spend the majority of her time at Scenic this school year.  Matt is completing his school psychology internship at Springfield School District, and he will spend the majority of his time at Scenic Hills.  He is obtaining his degree through the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). 

Does your child experience significant anxiety symptoms?

You may want to contact the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic of Temple University at 215-204-7165.  They provide free educational seminars.  They also offer treatment to children with a number of different fears and worries (i.e. social anxiety, separation concerns and excessive worry about school, world, or personal issues).  The treatments implemented are developed using a variety of approaches including educational and cognitive-behavioral therapy.