Early Childhood Educator: Amy Williams

Amy Williams currently works as a school psychologist at Palominas School District in Hereford, Arizona. She has worked as a school psychologist for the past six years, holding positions at school districts in southern Arizona and Phoenix. She received her Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology degree from the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. She also holds a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University, Ontario, Canada. Prior to becoming a school psychologist, Amy worked as an international teacher in Kuwait for nine years. During this time, she taught upper elementary and middle school. She completed additional qualifications in Guidance and Career Education through Queen’s University, Canada, and worked as a middle school counselor during her final two years in Kuwait. Amy is currently enrolled in Arizona State University’s Graduate Certificate program in Applied Behavior Analysis. She plans on using the knowledge and experience she gains in this program to enhance her current skills so that she can more effectively help the students and educators with whom she works. Amy is passionate about consulting with and educating teachers, parents, and administrators about supporting students’ mental health and social-emotional development. Amy is originally from Toronto, Canada but currently lives in Sierra Vista, Arizona. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading historical fiction, and spending time with her family.   Reference  Dr. Bruce Perry  Dr. Bruce Perry  Neurosequential Model  Neurosequential Model  Arizona State University  ASU- Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate  Diona Reese Williams Edited Production: Angel Productions  DRW Guest: Amy Williams Facebook Page: @dionareesewilliams Instagram  DRW Personal Brand: @drw_dionareesewilliams  Instagram Out Back Learning LLC: @outbacklearning2019  Facebook Page: @outbacklearning2019 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/diona-williams