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Butler Elementary
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Dr. Szarko is a nationally certified school psychologist who has been practicing for over 25 years. She is an alum of and former parent in the 有料盒子 Bucks School District who cares deeply about students' emotional well-being and strives to break down barriers to learning so that all students can be successful. She was recognized as the 2021 National School Psychologist of the Year. Her biography can be found here:
November 2019 winning the Pennsylvania School Psychologist of the Year AwardPictured with Mr. Brian Finger (Principal of Cold Spring Elementary), Mrs. Pat McLaughlin and Dr. Lori Lennon (有料盒子 School Psychologists)LEADERSHIP and HONORSNational Association of School Psychologists (NASP)- May 2019-present: Government and Professional Relations Committee, Committee Co-Chair (March 2022-present)Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania (ASPP)- July 2018-March 2022: Advocacy Chair- July 2016-July 2020: Past-President- July 2017-June 2019: Secretary- July 2012-July 2016: President- July 2009-July 2012: Advocacy ChairNational School Psychologist of the Year (2021)Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania (ASPP) School Psychologist of the Year (2019)National Association of Social Workers-PA Colleague of the Year (2011)PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS
Szarko, J. (2022). Social-Emotional Wellness in Schools During the Pandemic: Pitfalls and Successes from Ground Zero. Invited presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Advanced Skills Institute, Virtual Conference.
Szarko, J. (2021). Why It's Important to Talk About Suicide - Prevention Among Students. Podcast for the Pennsylvania School Board Association. Keystone Education Radio
Pedersen, J. & Szarko, J. (2015). School Psychologist Evaluation Rubric: A Tool for Change. Presentation at the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania Annual Conference. State College, PA
Szarko, J., Rosenthal, R., & Della Toffalo, D. A. (2014). It's Not So Black and White; Evaluating Autism Spectrum Disorders. Invited workshop presented at the 2014 Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists. Washington, DC. February 21st, 2014.
Szarko, J., Brown, A., & Watkins, M. (2013) Examiner Familiarity Effects for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 29, 37–51.Szarko, J., Rosenthal, R., & Della Toffalo, D. A. (2013). It's Not So Black and White; Evaluating Autism Spectrum Disorders. Invited workshop presented at the 2013 Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists. Seattle, WA. February 15th, 2013.
Szarko, J., Pedersen, J., & Fidgett, P. (2011). Building Inclusive Schools: Preventing Bullying and Discrimination. Presentation at the National Association of Social Workers-PA Annual Conference, Lancaster, PA.
Rosenthal, R & Szarko, J. (2011). Autism Classification: Integrating Assessment Sources. Presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Szarko, J. (2010). Using the ADOS to Aid in the Diagnosis of "Fuzzy" Autism Spectrum Cases. Presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Szarko, J. & Rosenthal, R. (2009). Best Practices in Identifying and Assessing Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presentation at the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania Annual Conference, State College, PA.
Szarko, J & Garrett, A. (2009). Relation Between K-BIT 2 and WISC-IV in a Potentially Gifted Population. Presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Boston, MA.
Szarko, J. (2007). Students with Autism: From Untestable to Testable. Presentation at the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania Annual Conference, State College, PA.
Worrell, F., Szarko, J., Gabelko, N. (2001). Multi-Year Persistence of Nontraditional Students in an Academic Talent Development Program. The Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 12, 80-89.
Mayfield, D. & Szarko, J. (2000). Multidisciplinary Committees: Providing Support to Students with Autism, Their Parents, and Teachers. Presentation at the TEACCH International Inservice, Chapel Hill, NC.
National School Psychology Week 2022
Together We Shine!
This year's theme is "Together We Shine" which is derived from how we see hope after several challenging years. We have all faced difficulties created by the pandemic, social injustice and inequity, economic stress, and challenges to mental and physical health. Reconnecting with others and reestablishing the sense of being valued parts of a greater whole empowers students and adults to find purpose and possibility.
November 7-11, 2022
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND STAFF
Click the link below for a variety of resources related to promoting school safety and the ability of children and youth to cope with crisis events.
Click the link below for a variety of resources related to promoting resliancy and emotional wellness.
