Independent Educational Evaluations
Comprehensive, impartial evaluations designed to clarify a student’s educational strengths, needs, and eligibility considerations.
Educational Psychology Services
Supporting learning. Clarifying needs. Empowering potential.
Comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, evidence-based recommendations, and collaborative consultation to help families and educational teams make informed decisions for students.
Thoughtful assessment can bring clarity to a student’s strengths, needs, and path forward.
Welcome
A collaborative and student-centered approach
Finding the right educational support can feel overwhelming. My goal is to provide comprehensive, thoughtful evaluations that help families better understand a student’s learning profile, social-emotional functioning, and educational needs.
I work collaboratively with parents, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to translate complex assessment data into clear findings and practical recommendations that support meaningful educational decision-making.
Services
Clear answers and practical recommendations
Services are tailored to the referral question and the individual needs of each student and family.
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Assessment of cognitive, academic, executive functioning, social-emotional, and behavioral development.
Learning and Attention
Evaluation of learning disabilities, ADHD, executive functioning, processing, and school-based performance concerns.
Social-Emotional and Behavioral Assessment
Integrated assessment of emotional functioning, behavior, coping, relationships, and access to learning.
Autism-Related Educational Assessment
Educationally focused assessment and consultation regarding autism-related strengths, needs, and school supports.
Consultation
Collaboration with families and educational teams to review records, interpret findings, and develop actionable recommendations.
Areas of Interest
- Comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations
- Learning disabilities
- ADHD and executive functioning
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Social-emotional and behavioral assessment
- MTSS and intervention planning
- Educational consultation
- Legally defensible assessment reports
Education
Ed.S., School Psychology
Chapman University
M.A., Educational Psychology
Chapman University
B.S., Special Education
Culver-Stockton College
Reading Certification Coursework
UC Berkeley Extension
Credentials
- Licensed Educational Psychologist
- California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology
- Certificated Reading Teacher
- Certified Positive Discipline Parent and Teacher Trainer
Experience
Extensive experience across educational settings
25+
years in education, including more than 18 years as a school psychologist.
2009–Present
School Psychologist
San Ramon Valley Unified School District; comprehensive evaluation, consultation, counseling, SST collaboration, behavior intervention planning, crisis response, and staff and parent workshops.
2014–Present
Adjunct Faculty
California State University, East Bay; preparing teacher credential candidates in special education, inclusive practice, and educational support.
Prior Roles
School Psychologist, Resource Specialist, and Teacher
Experience across elementary, middle, and high school settings, including special education instruction, reading intervention, and 504 case management.
Professional Memberships
- California Association of School Psychologists
- National Association of School Psychologists
- California Teachers Association
- National Education Association
Professional Approach
Assessment is most useful when the findings are understandable, educationally relevant, and connected to practical next steps.
Service Area
Serving families and educational communities throughout Contra Costa County and surrounding areas.
Contact
Begin a conversation
Contact Wendy to discuss the referral question, the evaluation process, and whether the services offered are a good fit for your student or family.
Please do not send confidential student records or sensitive educational, medical, or psychological information through standard email. Initial messages should include only basic contact information and a general description of the reason for inquiry.