Susan Huyck

Milestones

My road in life has taken me all over.

1975 Joined VISTA, worked in a rural community in West Virginia, first in corrections and then in education.

1976 Worked at the Texas School for the Blind as a houseparent for 8 children who where blind.

1978--1980 Teacher in a classroom of First Nations children at an elementary school at Ebb and Flow Reserve in Canada.

1980 Started a graduate program in Early Childhood Special Education

1981-1983 Visited parents and children as a consultant with the Kenora Infant Development Program.

Education

High School

Bachelor
Psychology
Kalamazoo College

Graduate
M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Foundations
University of Manitoba

Doctorate
School Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago

Certification/License
Professional Teacher Certificate
Brandon University

Vocational
Special Education Certificate
University of Manitoba

Career

School Psychologist

I assess students and design programs in order for them to be successful in school, as well as counsel groups and indivi

Career Roadmap

My work combines:

Education

Writing

Problem Solving

Day to Day

Perform scheduled assessments. Meet with teachers, parents and administrators. Write developmental reports. Work individually with students. Counsel students in groups or individually. Work on school improvement projects. Make presentations to teachers, parents and / or administrators.

Recommended Education

Bachelor
Psychology

Graduate
M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Foundations

Doctorate
School Psychology

Certification/License
Professional Teacher Certificate

Vocational
Special Education Certificate

Hurdles

The Noise I Shed

From Family:

"Teaching won't be challenging for you."

Challenges I Overcame

Physical Issues

School Psychologist

Milestones

Education