Hello! I am Kaitlyn Andrews, the school psychologist at Blandford Elementary School. This is my third year as a school psychologist and my first year in Effingham County. I grew up in Savannah, Georgia and received my Bachelor's, Master's, and Educational Specialist degrees from Georgia Southern University. Go Eagles! I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as well as my energetic dog - Cooper. In my free time, I also enjoy cooking, shopping, and reading. I am passionate about supporting students' success both academically and in their social emotional development. I am so excited to be a part of the BES family!
School psychologists help students succeed academically, socially and emotionally. They collaborate with teachers and administrators, parents and other professionals to create safe, healthy and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and school.
What Do School Psychologists Do?
School psychologists work to find the best solutions for each student and situation; they use different strategies to address student needs and to improve school and district-wide support systems. School psychologists work with students individually and in groups. They develop programs to assist teachers and parents with effective teaching and learning strategies, techniques to manage behavior at home and in the classroom and work with students with disabilities or special talents. They also assist in preventing and managing crises. The school psychologist collaborates with teachers, parents and administrators to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems as well as strengthen working relationships between teachers, parents and service providers. School psychologists evaluate eligibility for special services, assess academic skills and aptitude for learning and determine social-emotional development and mental health status.
