Meet Carrie Olander
Lead School Psychologist
Carrie Olander, M.Ed., Ed.S., NCSP
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NC Licensed Psychologist
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Carrie and her family have enjoyed making Charlotte their home since relocating there in 2018 from the Chicago area. She and her husband have three children.
EDUCATION
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Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in School Psychology, Loyola University Chicago (2005)
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M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, Loyola University Chicago (2003)
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B.A. with Honors in Psychology, University of Notre Dame (2002)
WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
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Carrie previously worked for several public school districts in IL and OH, and most recently for Naperville Community Unit District 203 (IL) before joining Mindspark in 2019. In addition to completing psycho-educational evaluations, she provided a variety of services to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success of students. She also served as a practicum and internship supervisor for school psychology graduate students.
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A professional member of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
AREAS OF INTEREST & EXPERTISE
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Social-emotional/Behavior Supports
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Early literacy
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Learning Disabilities
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ADHD and Executive Functioning
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IEP/504