MENTAL HEALTH

PSYCHOLOGISTS

PSYCHOLOGIST'S ROLE

School psychologists provide direct support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services.

MS. CINDY LIPPER

Ms. Cindy Lipper is Baker's full-time school psychologist. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in Psychology. She received her Master's and Advanced Certificate in School Psychology from Fordham University. Prior to coming to Great Neck, Ms. Lipper worked with elementary and middle school students in two Long Island school districts. She is an integral member of Baker's building-wide Mental Health Team and brings a great deal of experience to Baker. Ms. Lipper has a passion for working with children and families and strives to capitalize on students' strengths to help them improve in other facets of their school and personal life. She will focus her efforts on supporting all students, helping them build their confidence, and challenging them to their full potential.

Contact Information

Cindy Lipper (M - F)
(516) 441-4136
EMAIL MS. LIPPER

MS. KARIN HOESL

Mrs. Karin Hoesl is joining the Baker team this year as a full-time school psychologist. She graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Psychology, and received her Master’s and Advanced Certificate in School Psychology from Brooklyn College. Prior to coming to Baker, Mrs. Hoesl has been working as a school psychologist in various buildings throughout the Great Neck district, helping students reach social-emotional learning goals and implementing academic interventions and strategies to help create an equitable learning environment for all. She is thrilled to be joining the Baker community and is committed to helping elementary school students build skills to find success both in school and in their personal lives.

EMAIL MS. HOESL

HELPFUL LINKS

NASP Online
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is a professional association that represents more than 25,000 school psychologists, graduate students, and related professionals throughout the United States and 25 other countries. NASP works to advance effective practices to improve students' learning, behavior, and mental health.

Child Mind Institute
The Child Mind Institute is an independent nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. The Child Mind Institute works every day to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain and empower parents, professionals, and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most.

Understood.Org
Understood.org is the work of 15 nonprofit organizations who have joined forces to support parents of one in five children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey. With the right support, parents can help children unlock their strengths and reach their full potential. With state-of-the-art technology, personalized resources, free daily access to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more, Understood aims to be that support.

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

KAITLIN FRANGELLA

KAITLIN FRANGELLA

Ms. Kaitlin Frangella is Baker's School Counselor. She graduated from Hunter College with a degree in Psychology. She received her Masters in School Counseling from New York University. As a School Counselor, she has the pleasure of working with students through classroom lessons, small group counseling, individual counseling, and during recess. Ms. Frangella collaborates with school staff and parents in order to best meet the needs of students. She is committed to supporting success for students in all areas of academic and social learning.

Contact Information

Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday Mornings

EMAIL MS. FRANGELLA

SOCIAL WORKER

MS. AIMEE KAPLAN

MS. AIMEE KAPLAN

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

E.M. Baker has a wide array of services to support the academic, physical, and emotional needs of all children. These services are a vital part of our comprehensive educational program. There are times when a child may need extra attention and assistance in order to progress academically and emotionally. In such cases, all involved school personnel meet with the parents for discussion and evaluation of the child’s progress. The services described below may be available to all children or may require a formal recommendation from the GNPS Committee on Special Education (CSE).

Additionally, the School Psychologists along with the School Social Worker and School Counselor, are available to consult with teachers and meet with children when needed. Children may meet for short-term counseling, as needed, for school-related concerns. Additionally, the School Psychologists and School Social Workers are available for consultation with parents and can serve as another resource for questions you may have about your child’s development, learning, and social skills.

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