David L. Wodrich, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology in Education at Arizona State University, where he teaches graduate students in school psychology. Before his university appointment, his practice in public schools and at Phoenix Children's Hospital for more than 20 years involved evaluation of, and planning for, children with learning and developmental problems. Dr. Wodrich is past president of the American Board of School Psychology and the Arizona Psychological Association and a diplomate in school psychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Wodrich's research interests include the effect of chronic illness on school success and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. He is the author of several books and numerous peer-reviewed articles.
Ara J. Schmitt, PhD, is a practicing school psychologist within the Tempe Union High School District, where he provides a full range of services, including psychoeducational evaluation, consultation, intervention, staff development, and trainee supervision. He serves as a faculty associate for Arizona State University's doctoral program in school psychology and teaches a course on academic intervention and progress monitoring. The author of several publications, Dr. Schmitt's research interests include psychoeducational assessment, intervention, and pediatric school psychology.
