Hello and welcome to my school webpage!  I am Julie, aka Mrs. H., and I am the district's school psychologist for grades EC – 12th.

What is a School Psychologist?

School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. Source: National Association of School Psychologists

About Me!

I was born and raised in East Los Angeles, California. I graduated as a first-generation college student with a Bachelors in Science in Cognitive Neuroscience/Psychology from the University of California-Irvine. I moved to the Midwest for graduate school where I obtained my Master’s and Doctorate Degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the area of School Psychology with an emphasis in Clinical Neuropsychology and Prevention and Intervention Science. Aside from school psychology, I completed a separate clinical track that involved a doctoral residency accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and APPIC.

My main areas of interest are in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Developmental Trauma, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Special Education and Mental Health Policy and Advocacy, Equity and Social-Cultural Identity Development, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Assessment and Intervention, and Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention.  I have worked in diverse settings, including clinics, hospitals, universities and schools, with families, children, and adults. I continue to consult with and for outside agencies.

What is My Role at WHSD?

At Wisconsin Heights I have various roles that include Section 504 coordinator, special education evaluator, classroom teacher consultant, family liaison, and student helper and mentor! I collaborate daily with the school counselors, school social worker, school principals, classroom teachers, special education teachers, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapist.

Main initiatives/district efforts that I am involved in include:

• Non-Violence Crisis Intervention

• Crisis Prevention and Intervention

• Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

• Mental Health Consultation

• Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

• Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) School-wide Initiative

• Academic Intervention and Data Analyses, Response-to-Intervention (RtI)

• School-wide practices that promote learning

• Problem Solving Teams (PST)

• Equitable Multi-Level Systems of Supports

• Culturally Responsive Practices

• School-wide Initiatives (Start with Hello-Sandy Hook Promise)

• English Language Learning (ELL) Testing and Accommodations

• Special Education Policy, Evaluation and Determination

• Section 504 Evaluation, Determination, and Plan Implementation

• Student Plans Coordination

• Community Consultation

• Child Find Developmental Fair and Screenings (Co-Coordinator)

• Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

• School Behavioral Consultation

• Medical Consultation

• Academic and Career Planning (ACP) (Team Member)

• District Equity Initiatives

• Universal District Social Emotional Behavioral Assessment (B.e.s.t. Screener and Interventions)

• Universal 6-12 Mental Health Screening

• Student Support (one-on-one, lunch bunches, and groups)

Contact Information

Name: Dr. Julie Ann Horner-Girard
Main School Office Address: 10173 US Hwy 14 Mazomanie, WI 53560
Office #: 608-767-2595 ext. 2546 (MS/HS), ext. 1106 (Elementary)
Fax #: (608) 767-3579
Email: jhorner@wisheights.k12.wi.us
School Office Hours: M-F, 7:30-4:00 (times may vary by day and buildings)

Note: Out of office during summer months