About the Authors

Susan K. Samuels, PhD, NCSP, is a school psychologist with the Windsor Public Schools in Windsor, Connecticut, and has worked with students from pre-school to high school for over 18 years.  Dr. Samuels has presented papers and workshops at local, state, and national levels, has worked extensively with parent education programs, and was recently named "Educator of the Year" in the school where she practices.

Susana Sikorsky, MA, has been a school psychologist in New Britain, Connecticut for the past 20 years, is a frequent presenter and trainer at the local, state, and national levels, and is a consultant to other school districts.  She has been recognized as "Practitioner of the Year" by the Connecticut Association of School Psychologists, and by the National Association of School Psychologists for excellence in Professional Training.