Biography
Dr. Rutner has a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Educational Psychology. Dr. Rutner is an adjunct professor for the CSOE Psy.D. Educational Psychology Online Program, and the P.P.S. School Psychology Online Program. Experience in the programs include instructing courses, along with dissertation reader/consultation.
Dr. Rutner has 10 years as a school-based practitioner, as a school psychologist, and an administrator at the district and site level. Dr. Rutner enjoys supporting all school site teams, students, families, and staff through psychoeducation, consultation and collaboration, advocacy, professional development, and community partnership.
Professional Interests
Dr. Rutner’s professional interests include: transition planning for students with disabilities, trauma, school refusal and chronic absenteeism, and social-emotional/behavioral interventions.
Education and Certifications
Psy.D. Educational Psychology, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Courses
Courses that Dr. Rutner has taught include: Leadership Supervision, Provision of Services for Children and Adolescent in Alternative Placement, Educational Psychology Practice: Current Trends/Legal Issues in Schools, Family-School Collaboration, Research and Program Evaluation