Cara Wernette

Dedicated and compassionate School Psychologist with seven years of experience supporting students across preschool, elementary, middle, and high school settings. Recognized for strong organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to build collaborative, trusting relationships with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Experienced in comprehensive psychoeducational assessment, consultation, counseling, and evidence-based intervention planning. Committed to promoting student success, supporting inclusive educational practices, and contributing meaningfully to collaborative school teams.

• Heather Ogden, Special Education Director, Kelso School District, 360-751-2700, heather.ogden@kelsosd.org
• Katie Howell, Special Education Director, Chehalis School District, 360-807-7245, khowell@chehalisschools.org
• Maura Orth, Special Education Teacher, Kelso School District, 360-501-1750, maura.orth@kelsosd.org

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for students in preschool through high school.
• Administer, score, and interpret cognitive, academic, behavioral, adaptive, and social-emotional assessments.
• Determine special education eligibility in accordance with IDEA and Washington and Oregon State regulations.
• Prepare comprehensive psychological evaluation reports and present findings during eligibility and IEP meetings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based recommendations and individualized student supports.
• Consult with teachers, administrators, and families regarding academic, behavioral, and social-emotional concerns.
• Participate in MTSS and student intervention teams to develop and monitor targeted interventions.
• Conduct reevaluations and monitor student progress to support educational planning.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of academic and behavioral interventions through data-based decision making.
• Provide counseling and social-emotional support for students as needed.
• Build collaborative relationships with families, educators, and related service providers to promote positive student outcomes.

• Seven years of experience serving preschool through high school students.
• Extensive experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and interpreting assessment data.
• Skilled at communicating complex evaluation results in a clear, compassionate, and collaborative manner.
• Strong ability to build positive working relationships with families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experienced in evaluating academic, behavioral, and social-emotional functioning to support student success.