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PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
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North Allegheny's school psychologists help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents/guardians, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students.
School Psychologists work with students, parents/guardians, and staff to:
- Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning
- Identify and address learning and behavior problems that interfere with school success
- Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within an evaluation team)
- Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health
- Make referrals and help coordinate community support services
- Identify and resolve academic barriers to learning
- Design and implement student progress monitoring systems
- Design and implement academic and behavioral interventions
- Support effective individualized instruction
- Collect and analyze data related to school improvement, student outcomes, and accountability requirements
- Coordinate the delivery of services to students and their families in and outside of school
- Help students transition to and from school and community learning environments, such as residential treatment or approved private school programs
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SCHOOL
PSYCHOLOGISTS
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Dr. John J. DeMann
Position: School Psychologist
Email: jdemann@northallegheny.org
Office Phone: 412-635-4130
Buildings: Marshall Elementary School, Peebles Elementary School
Professional and Academic Background:
Ph.D. - School Psychology, Duquesne University
C.A.G.S. - School Psychology, Duquesne University
M.S. - Child Psychology, Duquesne University
B.S. - Elementary Education, Duquesne University -
Dr. Stephanie N. Easley
Position: School Psychologist
Email: seasley@northallegheny.org
Office Phone: 412-635-4130
Buildings: North Allegheny Intermediate High School, North Allegheny Senior High School
Professional and Academic Background:
Ph.D. - School Psychology, Duquesne University
M.S.Ed. - Child Psychology, Duquesne University
B.A. - Psychology, Point Park University -
Dr. Matthew Mascari
Position: School Psychologist
Email: mmascari@northallegheny.org
Office Phone: 412-635-4130
Buildings: Bradford Woods Elementary School, McKnight Elementary School
Professional and Academic Background:
Psy.D. Doctor of Psychology, Duquesne University
C.A.G.S. - School Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M. Ed. - Educational Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.S. - Psychology, University of Pittsburgh -
Dr. Jodi Porter
Position: School Psychologist
Email: jporter1@northallegheny.org
Office Phone: 412-635-4130
Buildings: Carson Middle School, Marshall Middle School, Ingomar Middle School
Professional and Academic Background:
D.Ed. - School Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed. - Educational Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.S. - Psychology, Saint Vincent College -
Dr. Sarah O'Neill Switalski
Position: School Psychologist
Email: sswitalski@northallegheny.org
Office Phone: 412-635-4130
Buildings: Franklin Elementary School, Ingomar Elementary School, Hosack Elementary School
Professional and Academic Background:
Ph.D. – School Psychology, Duquesne University
M.S.Ed. – Child Psychology, Duquesne University
B.A. – Psychology, Allegheny College
