Stephanie Snow Knight
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
To become an Adjunct Professor at Middle Georgia State University. I bring a strong foundation in school psychology, specializing in psychoeducational evaluations and IEP development for students with visual impairments. I have demonstrated leadership in IEP meetings and faculty trainings with a commitment to compliance with Georgia regulations, enhancing educational outcomes for special needs learners.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
VI Psychological Assessment Services, LLC
Self-employeed
Warner Robins, Georgia
01.2023 - Current
- Started a business contracting with counties in Georgia to complete psychological assessments for students who are blind or visually impaired with or without additional disabilities
- Participate in IEP meetings to review the results of psychoeducational evaluations and help determine special education eligibility areas in compliance with GA regulations
School Psychologist – Part Time
Georgia Academy for the Blind
Macon, GA
09.2022 - Current
- Served as the school psychologist at the school and provided comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for students who were blind or visually impaired with or without additional disabilities.
- Write psychological reports and complete eligibilities in the GoIEP program
- Participate in IEP meetings reviewing results of psychoeducational evaluations and help determine special education eligibility areas in compliance with GA regulations
School Psychologist – Full Time
Georgia Academy for the Blind
Macon, GA
08.2007 - 05.2022
- Performed role of school psychologist, providing extensive psychoeducational evaluations for students aged 3 to 22 who are blind or visually impaired, with or without additional disabilities.
- Developed psychological reports and completed eligibility assessments in GoIEP program to support student needs
- Chaired IEP meetings, finalized IEPs and Eligibilities in the GoIEP program
- Attended IEP meetings to review results of psychoeducational evaluations and eligibility determinations.
- Met one-on-one with teachers to help them develop SMART IEP goals
- Led In-service trainings with faculty in regard to GoIEP and IEP compliance
- Served as the testing coordinator ensuring all parts of the Georgia Assessment were completed with fidelity including providing correct accommodations for students, scheduling, conducting trainings with all teachers and paraprofessionals
- Chaired MTSS school committee, facilitated training sessions for administrators and teachers, and implemented MTSS framework at GAB
- Communicated with County LEAs and Parents regarding student assessments, IEPs, Eligibilities, or student concerns
School Psychologist
Twiggs County Board of Education
Jeffersonville, GA
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Completed comprehensive individualized assessments and evaluations of students from Head Start through High School
- Recommended intervention strategies aligned with student needs and strengths identified during assessments
- Provided in-service training for special education teachers regarding the implementation of the Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA) and served on the GAA portfolio review committee
- Coordinated Student Support Teams (SST) to help teachers establish measurable, attainable goals for student progress
- Educated teachers, administrators, and school personnel on Response to Intervention and Georgia's Pyramid of Intervention framework
Interrelated Teacher
Feagin Mill Middle School
Warner Robins, GA
07.1996 - 06.2006
- Implemented the general education curriculum to students with varying disabilities
- Assisted the Test Coordinator to verify the accuracy of information on standardized test answer documents, particularly regarding the correct coding of special education students; coordinated with other teachers to develop a model that provided appropriate modifications for special education students during testing.
- Served as chair for the special education department responsible for supervising 10 certified teachers and 8 paraprofessionals; worked with counselors and administrators concerning the needs of special education students and aiding teachers as necessary
Interrelated Teacher
Northside Middle School
08.1992 - 07.1996
Self-contained Specific Learning Disabilities Teacher
Jesse Rice Elementary School
Macon, Georgia
08.1991 - 06.1992
Education
Add on certificate - Visual Impairments
Georgia Academy For The Blind
Macon, GA05-2008
Ed.S. - School Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05-2004
M.Ed. - School Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12-2002
Add-on certificate - Interrelated
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA12-1994
B.A. - Education-Specific Learning Disabilities
Mercer University
05-1991
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- IEP compliance and development
- Report writing
- Special education eligibility
- Data analysis
- Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
Community Service
- Active member, First Baptist Church of Bonaire – have taught women and children groups in different countries.
- Member of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators.
- Member of the Georgia Association of School Psychologists.
Professional Development
- 2022, Trained yearly for Testing Coordinator for GA Milestones Assessments, GA Alternate Assessment, G-KIDS, WIDA, Macon, GA
- 2022, Attended K-12 Solutions conferences to learn about Infinite Campus, Athens, GA
- 2022, Attended Go-IEP trainings, Athens, GA
- 2022, Attended MTSS trainings, Kennesaw, GA
- 2022, Attended Georgia Association of School Psychologists Conferences, Statesboro, GA
- 2008, Add on certificate in Visual Impairments, Macon, GA
- 2007, Attended the Fall Georgia Association of School Psychologists Conference, Macon, GA
- 2007, Received and redelivered training regarding the GAA portfolio requirements, Macon, GA
- 2007, Participated in the Middle Georgia Transition Council, Macon, GA
- 2007, Trained in implementing Georgia's Pyramid of Intervention, Macon, GA
- 2006, Trained in Georgia Performance Standards for Math and Language Arts, Macon, GA
- 2006, Trained in Differentiated Instruction, Macon, GA
- 2006, Added Highly Qualified status to teaching certificate, Macon, GA
Timeline
VI Psychological Assessment Services, LLC
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
School Psychologist – Part Time
Georgia Academy for the Blind
09.2022 - Current
School Psychologist – Full Time
Georgia Academy for the Blind
08.2007 - 05.2022
School Psychologist
Twiggs County Board of Education
07.2006 - 06.2007
Interrelated Teacher
Feagin Mill Middle School
07.1996 - 06.2006
Interrelated Teacher
Northside Middle School
08.1992 - 07.1996
Self-contained Specific Learning Disabilities Teacher
Jesse Rice Elementary School
08.1991 - 06.1992
Add on certificate - Visual Impairments
Georgia Academy For The Blind
Ed.S. - School Psychology
Georgia Southern University
M.Ed. - School Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Add-on certificate - Interrelated
Georgia College And State University
B.A. - Education-Specific Learning Disabilities
Mercer University