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Erin Harwood
Erin is the co founder of HCSPS, she received her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Business administration from the University of Colorado- Boulder. She received her graduate degree in School Psychology from Texas State in 2006, she is licensed under the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Erin has over a decade of experience completing Psycho Educational Assessments for students in preschool through high school, who are experiencing difficulties in learning and/or demonstrating poor school performance. Erin has worked for Round Rock ISD, Pflugerville ISD and Austin Independent School District where she worked with students enrolled in the Regional School for the Deaf, Life Skills, Autism and Behavior programs. For the past several years she has been completing Psycho Educational Assessments for private schools in Austin. She continues to contract with public and charter schools to complete Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE’s). Erin works closely with administrators, teachers, interventionists and parents to help identify children with specific learning disabilities, executive functioning disorders (ADHD), autism and emotional disturbances to help guide educational planning. Erin's passion is working with young children, she understands the importance of recognizing early signs of academic, social and emotional struggles so appropriate interventions can be put in place and implemented when it is most valuable. Erin and her husband settled in Austin, Texas after moving from Boulder, Colorado in 2001. When not working Erin enjoys time at home with her husband and three children.
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Kate Curran Mire
Kate is the co-founder of Hill Country School Psychology Services. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas-Austin in Applied Learning and Development. In August 2008, she became a certified Master Reading Teacher through the University of Texas-Austin. Kate went on to receive a Specialist Degree in School Psychology from Texas State University-San Marcos.
Kate is licensed under the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP). She is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and has practiced in a variety of settings as an LSSP for the Austin Independent School District. Kate has experience, as an LSSP, in public and private schools across Austin, as well as The Rosedale School, Dell Children's Medical Center-Rehabilitation Facility and Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, formally Brackenridge Hospital. In addition to being an LSSP, Kate is a member of Ensemble Therapy. She heads the Executive Functioning Coaching program, leads a series of Parenting Workshops, and is a Parent Coach. Kate is co-owner of Cool Down Kits, uniquely designed kits to support self-regulation. Kate taught with the Region XIII Counseling Certification Program. Prior to becoming an LSSP, Kate taught in both the public and charter setting, in Austin, for seven years.
Originally from Wisconsin, Kate found her way to Texas through rowing for the University of Texas. While in college, she met her husband. Together, they have three children and live in Austin.
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Lindsay Sims
Lindsay received her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas- Austin in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She received her masters degree from Texas Christian University in Speech Language Pathology. Lindsay holds her American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHACCC-SLP). She is also holds a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) practitioner license as a Speech Language Pathologist. Lindsay has worked as a speech language pathologist with Austin Independent School District for seven years, serving students ranging in age from 3 to 21. She has provided assessment and intervention services to preschool and school-age children with articulation disorders, language disorders, dysfluency, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and intellectual disabilities. Lindsay has developed and participated in Individual Education Programs and annual reviews; she has communicated and worked regularly with parents, teachers, and service providers to provide a network of strategy and support, as well as collaborated with Assistive Technology to design and implement augmentative and alternative communication systems for nonverbal students.
Born and raised in Texas, Lindsay plans to never leave! After returning to Austin after graduate school, she married her college sweetheart. You can find them on the weekends reading on their porch with their daughter and two bulldogs close by.
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Erinn Edmonds
Erinn received her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Development at San Diego State University, later earning her graduate and Educational Specialist’s degree in Educational Psychology in 2004. Erinn has more than a decade of experience working in public and private school settings completing psycho-educational assessments for students starting at the age of three through high school who are experiencing learning or behavioral difficulties. Licensed under the Texas State Board of Examiners as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), Erinn also is licensed and has worked as a school psychologist in Illinois and California. Erinn has extensive experience working in urban and underserved communities with high rates of poverty and low academic achievement. She worked collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and parents in helping to identify students with potential learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and behavioral disorders. Erinn was instrumental in developing interventions and appropriate educational programming to ensure student success.
In addition to completing psycho-educational assessments, Erinn worked as a district trainer and consultant assisting other school districts in implementing early intervention programs for their most vulnerable students. To manage stress, Erinn began practicing yoga in 2010, realizing the value of yoga as not only a stress management tool for adults, but also as a way to practice mindfulness and emotional regulation for children. In 2018, she completed her 95 hour training to become a Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT) through Youth Alliance Yoga in Chicago. Erinn is passionate about teaching children from a young age how to manage their own complex emotions and feel empowered through movement, breathing exercises, journaling, and small daily rituals.
Originally from Northern California, Erinn spent 12 years in blustery Chicago before she found her forever home in Austin, Texas. When not spending time with her husband and three children, she is likely reading or practicing yoga.
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Lindsay King Caughey
Lindsay received her undergraduate degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, with a double major in biology and psychology. She then earned her master’s degree in school psychology in 2007 from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Lindsay is licensed under the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP). She is also licensed and has worked as a school psychologist in California. Lindsay has 17 years of experience as a school psychologist in the public school setting, most recently in Round Rock ISD. While she has worked with all age levels over the course of her career, the majority of Lindsay’s experience has been with preschool and elementary age students. During her time working in public schools, Lindsay gained valuable experience assessing and supporting students with autism, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, selective mutism, executive functioning disorders (ADHD), and a variety of emotional and behavioral needs. Lindsay loves the problem solving aspect of psychoeducational evaluations and prides herself on highlighting student strengths and as well as weaknesses. Lindsay is passionate about collaborating with parents and teachers to develop educational programming that supports student success.
Lindsay is originally from Canada, but attended middle and high school in Jakarta, Indonesia, where she met her now husband. They moved to Texas in 2004 and have lived in Austin since 2012. When not working, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and animal family. Her hobbies include reading, cross-stitching, and spending time outdoors.
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Christina Sakelarakis
Christina received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies at the University of Connecticut. She then served as an AmeriCorps member running a literacy program at a charter school in Boston, MA and worked as behavior therapist while earning her graduate and certificate of advanced graduate studies degrees in Educational Psychology from Northeastern University.
Christina is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and Licensed under the Texas State Board of Examiners as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP). She is also licensed and has worked as a school psychologist in Massachusetts and California.
Christina has extensive experience working in public and virtual school settings completing psycho-educational assessments for students starting at the age of three through high school. She started her career in school psychology working in specialized programs that provide support for students with emotional and behavioral challenges as well as students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. In addition to completing psycho-educational assessments, Christina has experience providing counseling services, running social skills groups, and providing executive functioning coaching for children and young adults.
Originally from Connecticut, Christina spent 10 years in the Boston, Massachusetts area before moving to Austin, Texas.
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Lauren Yelvington
Lauren received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Marist College. She then obtained her Masters and Certificate of Advanced Studies in School Psychology from Fairfield University. She has been a practicing School Psychologist for over 20 years. Lauren has also been a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor for seven years.
Lauren’s areas of expertise include completing comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, providing consultation to school teams and families, advising in the creation of special education programs and counseling children, adolescents and adults. Therapeutic specialty areas include management of mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, learning differences and navigating challenging life transitions. In the therapy setting, Lauren especially enjoys working with young adults and women as they identify their personal and professional aspirations, create attainable goals and resolve obstacles that may present as roadblocks. Focus areas also include supporting women with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, child loss, birth trauma, parenting high needs children and working to achieve desired work/ home balance.
Lauren is a Licensed School Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Connecticut. Originally from New York, Lauren has spent most of her professional life in Connecticut working in the Fairfield Public School system supporting students in the public and private schools. In her free time, Lauren enjoys planning adventures and spending time with her family and adorable goldendoodle.
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Simran Bakshi Gutierrez
Simran knew long before graduate school that she wanted to focus on the Pediatric Population. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University in 2013 and began practicing in an outpatient pediatric clinic. Soon after the birth of her oldest daughter, Simran transitioned to the school system working with 3-21 year-old in the public education system around Austin. Simran enjoyed supporting and advocating for her students that they received safe, appropriate access, and accommodations to their environment in order to reach their fullest potential relating to their educational goals.