What is your school psych super power?

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Quiz Questions

1.
How long have you been working as a superhero school psychologist?
- A.
  I'm a Superhero Sidekick. I'm shadowing and doing on-the job training with a senior psychologist who's taken me under their wing. (Practicum/Intern)
- B.
  I'm a freshly trained Hero, out on my own at my first schools and watching the beat. My confidence is still a little bit shaky. (1 year)
- C.
  I've earned my stripes as a Professional Superhero at my schools, but if I'm honest, I'm still finding my footing. (2-3 years)
- D.
  I'm a Superhero Veteran. I’ve been fighting the good fight as a school psych to improve the lives of students at local schools for 4+ years.
2.
What was your biggest "why" behind your decision to become a school psych?
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- A.
  I'm all about the big impact. I want to help as many students as possible, which means I'm driven to equip the whole school community with evidence-based academic and socio-emotional learning programs.
- B.
  I'm all about making connections with each individual student. I love supporting kids with their mental health, social and emotional well-being.
- C.
  I get my kicks from empowering each student to reach their full potential. I'm driven to help students achieve academic success that sometimes feels unattainable but with the right attitude, tools and skills is within their reach.
- D.
  I'm all about helping the disadvantaged kids who are struggling the most. I'm keen to intervene and prevent kids from falling through the cracks of our system.
3.
What to you is the closest thing to real magic?
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- A.
  The pride I feel when a student successfully uses a healthy coping strategy to identify and manage their emotions, instead of acting out.
- B.
  I feel most energized when I'm involved in big picture planning, for example creating a school-wide initiative to support students who are struggling to make friends.
- C.
  I love the camaraderie of building programs with teachers that have a long term impact on students' lives. For example, working with English language teachers to co-create a curriculum for students who are struggling with reading comprehension.
- D.
  I love creating tailored recommendations for each student, so that each young person can thrive in their best learning environment.
4.
What do you wish a mentor would sit down and teach you right now?
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- A.
  How do I manage my time so that I'm not taking work home, writing reports at home in the evenings and on Saturdays from nine in the morning to nine at night?
- B.
  How do I make sure conversations are always productive and everyone at the decision-making table feels heard, while keeping everyone on track so our meetings don't run for four hours?
- C.
  How do I carve out a role that best reflects my talents and passions? How do I share with my team everything that I can do without burdening myself with more work?
5.
Now for some fun. If you were a Parks and Rec Character, who would you be and why?
- A.
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  Leslie Knope. Visionary and committed. With my team, I'm going to solve this problem no matter what it takes.
- B.
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  Chris Traeger. Pure infectious golden retriever energy. I have a let's do it, can do attitude.
- C.
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  Ron Swanson. I'm by the book and happy in my comfy work cave. I want to focus on testing.
- D.
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  Ann Perkins. I look at the data, pinpoint potential future problems, and proactively find the people to prevent and solve that problem.
6.
Your ideal day consists of...
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- A.
  Good-vibed progress with collaborations. Meetings are productive and tightly run. The parents feel confident in our school. Everyone's confident we're on the same team and working toward the best interests of the kids in our care.
- B.
  Solving real problems at my schools. Attuned to the pulse of what's going on, I'm planning strategic projects that will make a real impact on students.
- C.
  Flow and ease in my work. Reports are easy to write, and I can manage my caseload with ease. I can do more with my family and reclaim my time.
7.
You have a sign on your door on a day when you're really in your element. What does it say you are doing?
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- A.
  'I'm talking to a student.' (I'm counseling someone.)
- B.
  'I'm in a meeting.' (I'm in the conference room problem-solving with parents and school staff.)
- C.
  "I'm not in my office.' (I'm out and about observing students or consulting with the teachers.)
- D.
  "Do Not Disturb." (I'm testing somebody)
8.
You get an email on Friday with a last-minute request to test a student. What do you do?
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- A.
  I guess I will find a way to cram yet another assessment into my schedule... again. Why do I always find myself saying yes, even when they don't have the necessary data or interventions? It's just easier to work with what little data I do have even though I already have so much on my plate.
- B.
  Ugh! This kid has been on my radar for a while. I spent countless hours observing and typing up the behavior plan, but the team isn't following it. I guess I'm doing this assessment because "they've tried everything and nothing's working."
- C.
  Oops, I miscalculated how much time it will take to look into this case. I told myself I could review data on Monday in 30 minutes, but it actually took 2 hours because everything is a mess. Now it's the end of the day and I still haven't gotten to write up my report for my eval meeting tomorrow morning. I guess I'm working on that report at home.
9.
You just walked into Barnes & Noble. Which of the following books calls out to you to pick it up?
- A.
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  The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. A book that will help me unlock my courage and self-trust, not just for myself but for others as well.
- B.
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  7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. A book that will help me communicate like a leader and get results.
- C.
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  Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman. A book that will help me bring teams together for one common goal.
- D.
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  The Data-Driven School: Collaborating to Improve Student Outcomes by et al. A book that will help me use my reports to collaborate with teams, and use my evaluations to connect with the classroom.
10.
Fun time! Imagine it's professional development time at school and an actual superhero is coming to speak. Who is it and what do you ask them?
- A.
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  Captain America. How do we rally the troops around a common goal? I want a roadmap and steps to take to get there.
- B.
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  Wonder Woman. How do I uplift people on this journey? How do I empower them to fight their own battles?
- C.
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  Batman, the world's greatest detective. What was clues did you follow and how did you get to the root of the problem to solve it?
- D.
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  Iron Man. How do you come up with creative solutions to get the desired transformation?
11.
Imagine you have accomplished your goal for the next six months. Where do you want to be a year from now?
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- A.
  Yay, I feel refreshed with lots of white space on my calendar. Everything on my to-do list is done.
- B.
  At last! I can speak up at meetings and advocate for my students. I feel empowered to say no so I can make time for other important things.
- C.
  Hooray! My role is more clearly defined and I'm free to explore my full range of skills.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You’re A Compassion Driven Champion
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You are a Compassion-Driven Champion. You have an incredible gift for empathy and connection, ensuring that everyone you encounter knows they have an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, and a champion who will fight for them. You are a passionate advocate for students and their families. You believe in equity and inclusion and have dedicated your career to making sure that students feel like they belong to their school community. Check your email for the full report and 5 day Psyched Up School Year Email Course.
2.
You're A Values-Driven Visionary
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You are the strategic thinker who uses data to drive systemic change, ensuring all students succeed through equitable and impactful solutions that benefit the entire school community. You have dedicated your career to building better school systems that incorporate all students and their unique learning styles and modalities. Check your email for the full report and 5 day Psyched Up School Year Email Course.
3.
You're A Growth Driven Genius
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You are the Growth Driven Genius. You are a strengths-focused, student-centered thinker with a passion for helping students grow. You are passionate about documenting student progress. You’ve taken on the role of being the creator of high quality reports that are easy to read and actionable. Your reports drive progress forward by customizing a plan for student services and goals. Check your email for the full report and 5 day Psyched Up School Year Email Course.
4.
You're A Opportunity Driven Optimist
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You are a powerful change agent with a forward-thinking approach. You like being the “boots to the ground” person who is working with teachers and staff to build their capacity. When you focus on intervention and prevention, you maximize student potential. You bring energy, innovation, and hope to your role as a school psychologist. Check your email for the full report and 5 day Psyched Up School Year Email Course.