Dr. Maria Sella
Psychologist

What is a School Psychologist?   Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at 734.535.6980  or  734.379.6360 or send an email to masella@mail.flatrock.k12.mi.us. 

A School Psychologist is a member of the professional staff who works with students, parents, teachers, and administrators in a variety of capacities. A School Psychologist's role includes assessment for special education eligibility, conducting comprehensive evaluations to determine student academic or behavioral/emotional needs, which involve finding strengths and weaknesses, and helping to plan programs for the students.

As the District School Psychologist, I am involved in:

• comprehensive special education evaluations
• academic and behavioral intervention planning and implementation
• consultation with parents and teachers
• crisis prevention and intervention
• direct support services for students who show a recognized educational need for a higher level of academic/emotional/behavioral intervention
• a resource to parents and school staff for many psychological, developmental and educational issues
• Section 504 evaluations  

I currently provide services to students ranging from pre-school through high school.  As part of my role, I also offer services to Flat Rock students who attend our cooperative special education programs in the districts of Grosse Ile, Gibraltar and Huron.

Mr. Thomas Arkwright is the Director for Special Education services for each of these school districts.  For information regarding the Cooperative for Special Education Services, please refer to the following website:

http://www.gibdist.net/gibdist/our-district/departments/SpecialEducation

Educational Background:

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology  (2002) - University of Detroit-Mercy

Specialist in School Psychology  (1986) - University of Detroit

Master of Arts - Psychology   (1986) - University of Detroit

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology  (1983) - Wayne State University