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title: Boys Education Series - A resource for parents & educators on boys | Erica Evert, Jr. K-8 School Psychologist and Student Services Department Chair
description: Mrs. Erica Evert is the Jr.K-8 School Psychologist and Student Services Department Chair at University School. Erica earned her B.A. in Psychology from Colby College and both her M.Ed. and Ed.S. in School Psychology from The College of William and Mary. Prior to coming to University School, she has served as a School Psychologist in Fairfax County Public Schools in Fairfax, Virginia and has worked at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. In addition to her work within the school buildings, Erica has also been a professional development trainer for over 24,000 employees.
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