
I realized that telepractice could allow for a better work-life balance. I had two small children who had to go to daycare before and after school in order to accommodate my meetings and long drive to work. This eventually led me to the field of school psychology, where I have been able to delve into the “how” and “why” of learning for diverse students.Ĭan you share the most interesting story that has happened since you started your career?īy 2017, I had worked in brick-and-mortar schools for over a decade. My fascination with child psychology led me to major in psychology in college, which is where I discovered a keen interest in exploring the intricacies of children’s learning processes. Can you share with us the backstory about what brought you to your specific career path?įrom a young age, I had a clear aspiration to pursue a career path that involved working with children. Thank you so much for doing this with us! Before we dive in, our readers would love to “get to know you” a bit better. Steele is director of clinical services at VocoVision, a leading telepractice provider for K-12 schools across the U.S. She has worked in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, private practice, and telepractice. Kathryn Steele has practiced as a school psychologist for over 15 years. As a part of this series, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Dr. So what can parents do to create healthier habits around social media? How can kids be taught to use social media in a healthy way that causes as little damage as possible? In this interview series, we are talking to authors, and mental health professionals, about Raising Children With Healthy Social Media and Digital Media Habits. Social media can potentially keep kids from developing social cues and lead to increased mental health challenges, bullying, and much more. Our children are facing enormous challenges before their brains and bodies have had a chance to develop fully. Unfortunately, studies show that large amounts of screen time can be damaging, and social media can be even worse. Y oung people today are growing up in an era where screen time is a given from a very young age.
