Brenda Downey
School Psychologist
At work, I’m a school psychologist, and at home, I’m a mother to three grown children, and I’m expecting my second granddaughter very soon. I love being a mother, and I LOVE being a Grandmother!
As a school psychologist, I work with students, staff, and families to support student learning and social-emotional / behavioral needs.
I’ve been a full-time School Psychologist since 2005 and joined ICS in 2021. School psychology was a 2nd career choice. Prior to that, I was a safety and sanitation field specialist for seven years, mainly completing inspections and certification trainings throughout the state. When the company was sold, I went back to school to finish my Bachelors in psychology, then decided to go on for a Masters in psychology, and then a Specialist degree in school psychology.
No two school psychologist jobs are the same, so after working in several public schools over the years, I’ve had several roles and have learned so much along the way. Deciding to transfer to a private school was a big leap for me; however, after interviewing and learning more about ICS, I was more than excited to join this team and support in any way I can. Since then, I've continued to build relationships, build my unique role, and grow even more attached and thankful for the ICS community.
My role at ICS involves:
Developing Individualized Learning Plans
Coordinating testing accommodations
Coordinating weekly Student Intervention Team meetings
Working directly with teams and staff to meet varying needs of students
Guiding Zones of Regulation implementation
Supporting FRC and 4K/5K incoming students
Teaching staff certification courses in crisis prevention
Other projects/events throughout the year
Please contact me any time. I’m always happy to listen, answer questions, offer guidance, or help find the support needed for staff, students, or families.