Ep 26 | Zhanna Shekhtmeyster | Licensed Educational Psychologist | Empower LEP Podcast

Welcome back to the Empower LEP Podcast! In this episode, host Jana Parker sits down with Zhanna Shekhtmeyster, a School Psychologist, LEP, owner of EdPsychLA, and app developer. Zhanna’s multifaceted approach to working in our field is a testament to how being innovative and community-minded can lead to a fulfilling and lucrative career as an LEP. 

As a full-time school psychologist and part-time LEP, Zhanna noticed a gap in the digital tools available to educational psychologists. After working with an app developer, she created apps “Behavior Observation Made Easy” and “ABC Observation Made Easy”  to help provide reliable data for report writing. If you're an LEP or school psychologist looking to optimize your workflow and boost productivity, this episode is a must-listen. 

Zhanna also shares valuable lessons she's learned about balance, marketing, and the learning curve of becoming a practice owner. She emphasizes the importance of knowing when to outsource tasks and how leveraging the expertise of others can free up your time to focus on what truly matters. As LEPs get busier, this becomes even more critical for maintaining a successful and manageable practice.

Zhanna’s advice for LEPs is to think big, branch out, and try new things. The boundaries of our field are expanding, so don’t be afraid to get out there and forge your path. Tune in to hear more of Zhanna’s strategies and discover new tools that can help you save time and work smarter, not harder.

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Connect with Zhanna Shekhtmeyster:

Websites: 
www.edpsychla.org
www.abcobserve.com
www.behaviormadeeasy.com
Email: edpsychla.org@gmail.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/behaviormadeeasy
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhanna-shekhtmeyster-62595427

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