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Professional Profile Mental health professional and child advocate with proven educational experience. Competent decision maker with the ability to prioritize assignments, communicate effectively, and foster a safe, healthy and supportive learning environment. Demonstrated ability to work as an integral part of a team. Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). Honored in Who's Who Among America's Teachers (1997-98). Work Experience - School Psychology Tuscarawas-Carroll-Harrison Educational Service Center - New Philadelphia, Ohio (2003 - present) § Provide comprehensive school psychological services to Indian Valley Local Schools. § Behavior support consultant for Starlight School - Tuscarawas County Board of MR/DD. § Certified Mandt Systems Trainer - Intermediate Level (instructor of Positive Behavior Support methods through non-physical and physical techniques, including MRDD board approved standing restraints). § Establish and maintain ongoing positive working relationships with students, parents, staff, and administrators using effective communication skills in both oral and written forms. § Actively contribute to building-level Intervention Assistance Teams (IAT) utilizing data-based decisions to problem-solving referral questions. § Adhere to "best practices" in school psychology by providing the appropriate psycho-educational evaluation of individual children identified as, or suspected to be, handicapped. § Chair the multifactored evaluation team, refer students to other professionals for evaluation, collect and summarize all information for Evaluation Team Reports (ETR), and delineate the results of the psycho-educational evaluation. § Consult with teachers, parents, and other educational personnel on matters relating to the education and/or mental health of handicapped children to insure the provision of the most appropriate educational program. § Collaborate with educational staff in implementing or modifying instructional strategies, classroom management procedures, intervention strategies, and follow-up activities. § Oversee the administration of school-wide Dynamic Indicators of Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) assessment, monitor the on-line database, interpret results, and offer suggests for intervention. Internship Experience - School Psychology Hudson City Schools - Hudson, Ohio (2002 - 2003) Phil Wagner, Sondra Gossett, and Jean Smith, Supervisors § Attended weekly IAT meetings and actively participated in eligibility/placement determination § Administered and interpreted cognitive and achievement measures adhering to “best practices”. § Conducted behavioral observations of students in various settings to determine behavioral modification strategies. § Consulted with teachers on behavior management cases. § Provide individual and group counseling services for students with disabilities. § Serve on various district-wide committees, including the School Improvement Review (SIR), assistive technology, special education, and crisis response and prevention committees Practicum Experience - School Psychology Minerva Local Schools - Minerva, Ohio (Spring 2002) Carol Krabill, Supervisor Hudson Middle School - Hudson, Ohio (Fall 2001) Julie Montagner, Supervisor
Teaching Experience Kent State University (College of Education) - Kent, Ohio (2000 - 2002) Teaching Fellow/Graduate Assistant § Instructed two sections of EDPF 19525 - Inquiry into the Profession for the Department of Educational Foundations and Special Services. § Group Leader for the Orienting New Teacher Assistants Program (ONTAP).
Osnaburg Local Schools - East Canton, Ohio (1990 - 2000) Instrumental Music Teacher (5-12) § Director of High School and Middle School instrumental music activities, including marching, concert, jazz, pep bands, and 5th grade beginning band. § Developed the curriculum for and team taught an Integrated Arts (musical theater) class, including an annual musical production. § National Honor Society Advisor. § Varsity baseball head coach. § Counselor for the Senior Class Fall leadership retreat.
Columbus Diocesan Schools (Bishop Hartley High School) - Columbus, Ohio (1989 - 1990) Instrumental/Vocal Music Teacher (6-12) § Directed High School and Middle School instrumental music activities and High School chorus. § Taught the high school music appreciation course. § Music director for the musical "The King and I".
Youngstown City Schools - Youngstown, Ohio (1988 - 1989) Instrumental Music Teacher (5-12) § Responsible for all High School and Middle School instrumental music activities.
Education § Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), 2004 § Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. Ed. S., School Psychology, 2003. § Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. M. Ed., School Psychology, 2001. § Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio. B.M.E. 1988. Professional Memberships § National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) § American Psychological Association (APA-Division 16) § Ohio Association of School Psychologists (OSPA) Professional Presentations § Identifying Characteristics of Exemplary Schools and Defining the School Psychologist’s Role in System-wide Change to Promote School Improvement. Presented by Fricke, S. to SPSY 6/70165– PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL LEARNING class at Kent State University. Kent, Ohio. (2005) § Understanding School Refusal Behavior in Youth and How to Develop a Functionally-Based Treatment Plan. Presented by Fricke, S. at the North Central Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center (NCO-SERRC) professional development series. Mansfield, Ohio. (2004) § Mental Health Issues in Today’s Classrooms: Role & Function of the School Psychologist. Presented by Fricke, S. and Gossett, S. to EDUC 645 - EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT class at Ashland University-Massillon/Stark Center. Massillon, Ohio. (2004) § Should I Stay or Should I Go? School Refusal Behavior as a Result of Social Phobia. Presented by Fricke, S. at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) annual convention. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (2003) § Special Education - The Role of Paraprofessionals as a Related Service. Presented by Fricke, S. to the Six District Consortium paraprofessionals as part of Northeast Ohio Education Association (NEOEA) Professional Development Day. Kent City Schools, Kent, Ohio. (2002) § American Education System Workshop. Presented by Fricke, S., Habashi, & J., Leatherbarrow, J. to the International Graduate Assistants ONTAP Program. Kent State University. (2001) § Peer Tutoring for Children with ADHD. Presented by McGoey, K.E., Burge, N., Fricke, S., & Witeczek, P. to the Kent/Akron Area School Psychologists (KAASP) February Meeting, Akron, Ohio. (2001) Additional Activities § Chairman of Operations for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Balloon Classic § Member of Security & Logistics Committee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Activities § "Battle of the Bands" Judge for Pro Football Hall of Fame Grand Parade § Team Manager/Player for the Canton Area 30-and-over Baseball League References - Available upon request
"If you approach each new person in a spirit of adventure, you will find yourself endlessly fascinated by the channels of thought and experience and personality that you encounter" ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
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