• School Psychologists 

    Our school psychologists work collaboratively with school leaders, staff, students, families and our CSD community to provide ongoing support and consultation. This includes assistance and intervention within the Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS), evaluations to assess for learning differences and special education eligibility,  preventive and responsive services for at risk-behavior and mental health challenges, and ongoing consultation with parents' questions and concerns.

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Mr. Ben Knaebel

Coordinator of Section 504 and School Psychology

Job at a Glance: I help students build resilience, awareness, and confidence to become responsible, life-ready, global citizens.

Favorite Quote: "One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore." - Andre Gide

What it Means to Me: The unfamiliar and unknown may be daunting at first. We may feel confused and uncomfortable but this is precisely the time at which we discover new connections and synthesize new ideas. Consenting to the adventure helps us arrive at a world of growth, knowledge, and wisdom.

Phone: 404.371.3601 x1070

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MA

Ms. Kristen Plumeau Cheng

Location: Westchester Elementary & Decatur High School

Why I Do This Work: I love collaborating with students, families, and school-based teams to better understand a child's learning strengths and challenges. Celebrating all learners helps us to make a positive difference in education.

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Ph.D.

Dr. Leslie Hart (She/Her/Hers)

Location: Winnona Park Elementary School & Talley Street Upper Elementary School

Why I Do This Work: To help every child to feel heard, celebrated, appreciated, and encouraged on their education journey.

Phone: 404.371.3601 Ext 101

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Ed.D, NCSP

Dr. Geneel A. McKenzie

Location: Clairemont Elementary and 5th Avenue Upper Elementary

Why I Do This Work: I want to be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody.

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Ms. Vickie Wingard

Location: Glennwood Elementary, Beacon Hill Middle School

Why I Do This Work: Helping children and their families is the most rewarding job I can think of.  Even when the work is challenging, the job is interesting and I am always learning, which I find extremely gratifying.  My hope is that we can teach our students to feel the same about their daily life experiences.