ABOUT ME

My name is Cristina Green and I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. I am currently in my 20th year as a full-time school psychologist in Georgetown, KY. I am also a wife, mother of two elementary kiddos, youth basketball and softball coach, and a professional DJ on the side.

I am originally from West Carrollton, Ohio, although my heart has always been in Kentucky. I was probably born wearing blue and dribbling a basketball.  So of course when college application time rolled around, the University of Kentucky was my primary choice. I initially set out to become a Supreme Court Justice, but quickly found I probably wouldn't make it through every history and government professor at UK. My second pathway was Pre-Pharmacy, but again found this wasn't the right choice for me as most of my time was spent in the lab and away from people. Finally, I found my niche in the Psychology program and finished my Bachelor's Degree in 2002. I immediately entered Graduate School, also at the University of Kentucky (GO CATS!), in the School Psychology program. While in the program, I completed two semesters of practicum and a year-long internship in my current school district. I completed all requirements for my Educational Specialist degree in 2005, and thankfully was able to stay on staff.

I have worked in all district schools from preschool to high school. I have worn many hats since I started and will agree that this job is what you make it! I have also been the chairperson of my middle school's School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Team (CARDS). My roles have consistently expanded far beyond that of a traditional testing model that has stigmatized the field of school psychology.

My interests have always been wide and varied as I see the whole field of school psychology as totally exciting. Although, as I am in my 20th year now, I have definitely noticed that my focus has began to hone in more on a few different areas. Whether that is due to the demands around me, or my own inner drive is uncertain:). Regardless, the list that seems to drive me most right now includes:
 

• Bullying/Relational Aggression

• Risk Assessment/School Safety

• School Wide Positive Behavior Support Initiatives

• Behavior in general (Improving Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Planning to make it more useful in the classroom)

• Leadership 

• Technology! I love me some technology! :)

If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact me!

Have a wonderful day!!
Cristina

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