*School Psychologist*
By: BHS Staff Profiles
February 9, 2024
Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Simone Williams. This is currently Mrs. Williams’ first year in Brooklyn. Previously, she finished her training to become a School Psychologist in August, and before that, she worked in childcare. She loves to read and spend time with her 18-month-old daughter. She also likes to go for walks around the block. Something interesting about her is that she is obsessed with frogs; she has a big collection of frog stuffed animals.
Q: What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of your job?
A: “It involves a lot of teamwork. I need teachers to help, I need the parents to work with me, and I need students to cooperate. It is just a lot to rely on everyone working together.”
Q: What or who inspired you to become a School Psychologist?
A: “I wanted to help students who think that school isn’t for them, it is not a place they like to be, or maybe if school was not set up for them. I wanted to help make school somewhere where students wanted to be.”
Q: What strategies do you use to gain and maintain students’ trust?
A: “I lure them with fidget toys. Students are always excited to come in and see all of the fidgets I have. I also try to get to know them a little bit. When they first come in, I want them to know that I am someone they can trust, and I respect them.”
Q: If you chose another profession, what would it be?
A: “Sometimes, I think about going back and working with babies again, but it does not pay as well. I did love taking care of babies, though.”
Q: What was your favorite subject in school?
A: “English Language Arts because I just loved reading all of the different books.”
Q: Do you have a favorite holiday?
A: “I guess I will say Christmas because it is my husband’s favorite holiday, and I love how excited he gets about the Christmas season.”
Q: Are you more of a cat or dog person?
A: “I like both, but I think I am more of a cat person. Cats are just usually a little more chill.”
Q: When watching a movie, do you prefer Disney or Pixar?
A: “Pixar because I think they have deeper themes. I also think the animations are always good quality.”
Thank you for taking some time out of your day to let us interview you, Mrs. Williams. We wish you a great first year and welcome you to the Brooklyn family.
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