Bard High School Early College DC’s Chandrai Jackson-Saunders Named National School Psychologist of the Year

Chandrai Jackson-Saunders, school psychologist at Bard High School Early College in Washington, DC, has been named School Psychologist of the Year. She accepted the award at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention in Baltimore on February 19.

“I advocate prevention over trauma,” says Jackson-Saunders. “This includes a focus on social-emotional learning; parental engagement; and community partnerships. School psychologists are really good at trauma. I want us to be great at prevention. This will require not only psychologists, but educational systems and the community caring for our children to focus on creating a positive environment on the front end with the goal of reducing the amount of trauma on the back end.”

 Chandrai Jackson-Saunders has served as a school psychologist in the District of Columbia Public School System for more than 30 years. Born in Hawkinsville, Georgia, Jackson-Saunders was raised primarily in Washington, DC. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with an undergraduate degree in psychology, and of Howard University with graduate degrees in educational psychology and school psychology. Chandrai Jackson-Saunders is a staunch advocate for children’s welfare and works extensively with community and social organizations both locally and nationally.

Post Date: 02-28-2020