In this episode of The School Collective podcast, Christopher sits down with Juliana Ramirez, a bilingual school psychologist and the founder of PERA Services Inc. Juliana shares her inspiring journey from public school psychology to building her independent practice, where she partners with over 35 school districts across Ohio. She discusses her passion for culturally and linguistically responsive evaluations, supporting bilingual students, and mentoring school psychologists transitioning to private practice.
Juliana also highlights her creative ventures, including her book Juanita La Princesita!, which helps children navigate anxiety, and her innovative online course, the Leap to Independence Winter Accelerator. Tune in to learn about her experiences with telepractice, her insights into cultural responsiveness, and her advice for building trust with diverse families. Don’t miss the rapid-fire Q&A and a glimpse into Juliana’s upcoming projects and conferences!
Socials:
Juliana
@the.bilingual.school.psych on IG, TIKTOK
PERA SERVICES on LinkedIn and Facebook
Christopher
@theschoolpsychguy on Insta/BlueSky
Christopher Ponce on LinkedIn/NASP Communities
