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School Psychology
Welcome to the School Psychology page for SAU 34!
School psychologists are "related service providers," just like speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. We are specialists in the areas of cognitive, learning, social, emotional and behavioral development, as well as in educational interventions.
School psychologists provide a range of supports and services to help students find success and enjoyment in school, and to develop the skills and strengths needed as they grow and mature toward adulthood. These services include evaluation, crisis intervention, risk assessment, skills-based counseling support, teacher consultation, resource referrals and collaboration with families, caregivers, medical providers, mental health providers and social service providers.
Resource Links
- 211 New Hampshire
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Community Bridges
- Crisis Text Line
- Facts for Families: Resource Guide
- Monadnock Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coalition
- National Alliance for Grieving Children
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness, New Hampshire Chapter (NAMI-NH)
- National Association for Gifted Children
- National Association of School Psychologists: Information for Families
- National Center for Learning Disabilities
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Meet our School Psychologists!
Heather Garcia joined the Hillsboro-Deering School District in January 2005. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Vermont and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Keene State College. Heather is certified by the State of New Hampshire as a School Psychologist and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Prior to working at HDSD, she worked as a child and family therapist and an administrator in community mental health settings in rural Vermont, Virginia and New Hampshire. Currently, you can find Heather at Hillsboro-Deering Middle School and at the Hillsboro-Deering High School's alternative program.
Holly Rodriguez joined the Hillsboro-Deering School District in August 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development, a Master of Education degree in Education Studies: School Counseling and School Psychology, and an Education Specialist degree in School Psychology, all from Rivier University. Holly is certified as a School Psychologist by the NH Department of Education. Currently, you can find her at Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School.
Eric Geaumont has worked for HDSD as a school psychologist, off and on, for several years. Currently, he is the primary school psychologist for Hillsboro-Deering High School and Washington Elementary School. Eric holds a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling, and he is certified by the State of NH as both a School Psychologist and a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. In his spare time, Eric also provides outpatient counseling services at Brookside Counseling in Hillsboro.
