NECASP Board Members


President 

Stephanie Hewitt, Ed.S., NCSP, LEP, ABSNP, is a School Psychologist and Licensed Educational Psychologist, born and raised in the Sacramento area. She has been a school psychologist for 12 years and has worked in public schools, private schools, charter schools, and non-public schools; with students ranging from preschool through high school. She currently works as a contract school psychologist in Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado Counties and has a private practice in Folsom. Her professional interests include learning disabilities/dyslexia, ADHD, and autism; as well as collaborating with and supporting other school psychologists and LEPs. 

Stephanie is a mother of two boys and three Golden Retrievers. In her free time, she enjoys paddle boarding and kayaking, reading, and spending time with family. 


President Elect 

Natalie Cyhanenko, M.A. (CSU Sacramento) is a Credentialed School Psychologist who has been practicing for 11 years in California (Oakland and currently Nevada County Superintendent of Schools). Prior to becoming a school psychologist, Natalie was a mild-moderate SDC teacher in School District of Philadelphia. Natalie has practiced at the elementary and middle school levels, and in recent years has transitioned to working primarily with preschool, alternative education, and Non-Public School students. Autism acceptance and assessment, multi-agency collaboration to support at-risk youth, supporting self-compassion and self-care in educators, and working with pre-referral intervention teams are her leading professional interests. Sources of professional inspiration include: the work of Ross Greene (creator of the Creative and Proactive Solutions model) and Marilyn Monteiro (sensory- and interview-based approach to assessment of Autism), supporting interns and newer psychs, collaborating with NECASP on pressing issues facing NE California schools, and perusing the art and writing on Neuroclastic.com.


Past President

Michele Custer, Ed.S., NCSP is a Licensed Educational Psychologist who has been practicing school psychology for 15 years. Hailing from the east coast, she has worked in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Indiana and California. Michele has worked in private schools, public schools, public-charter schools, alternative schools, and partial-day hospitalization settings. Her professional interests include ethically sound practices, social-emotional learning, multidisciplinary teaming/ collaboration to support high-risk students, and legislative advocacy. She is currently the co-chair of CASP’s Membership Committee and she is adjunct faculty at Sac State, where she helps in the training of school psychology graduate students.



Treasurer

Brooke Maston, MA, NCSP is a Licensed Educational Psychologist born and raised in Sutter County. Brooke graduated from California State University, Chico in 2017 and has been a practicing school psychologist for 6 years. She has worked in public schools, public charter schools, alternative education programs, and adult education. Brooke's professional interests include evidence-based assessment and intervention, strengthening family and school relationships, and trauma-informed practices. She currently serves as a committee member for CASP.




Secretary

Shietel Chhana, Psy.D., NCSP is a Licensed Educational Psychologist who has been a practicing school psychologist for the last 12 years working with students in public, nonpublic and residential schools. She additionally is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She has completed a Post Graduate School Neuropsychology program and is a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology. Her previous work experiences include working in group homes, residential treatment centers, county mental health programs, and psychiatric hospitals. Her professional interests include school neuropsychology, school mental health, student trauma, and professional development for all educators.



Membership & Hospitality Chair

Rachel Frank-Bourdette, M.A., Ed.S. is a credentialed school psychologist who graduated from Brandman University in 2021. She is in her third year as a school psychologist and her eighth year as an educator. Rachel grew up in El Dorado County. She has worked in Charter Schools, Public schools, and County regional programs. Rachel is delighted to work with a diverse population of students and particularly enjoys working with preschool-aged students. A believer in the power of play and social-emotional learning, you can find Rachel frequenting the classrooms and playgrounds encouraging students to learn and grow to the best of their abilities.

Rachel is also the mother of two wonderful children. She loves to travel with her children any time that she can. She also enjoys volunteering in local musical theater programs for children.

NECASP Leadership Team


Student Representative

Larissa Morgan, M.A. is a third-year school psychology graduate student at California State University, Sacramento. She is an intern with San Juan Unified School District.  She plans work in public schools around the Sacramento area after completing her Master's degree. Larissa's professional interests include behavior management and intervention, social-emotional learning, and MTSS. In her free time, she enjoys watersports, socializing with friends, and traveling. 





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