Hi, my name is Ann Dybvig. 

Contact Information:

I'm at Edison Tuesday-Friday in room 120A. 
Office phone:  612-668-1324
Voicemail:  612-692-0360
E-mail:  ann.dybvig@mpls.k12.mn.us

What is a school psychologist?

I help students succeed academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.  I do this by working with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students.  Specifically at Edison, I:
 

• collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions for learning and behavior problems
• assist in developing support systems for students and families to reduce risk factors that interfere with students' success at school and build resiliency
   
• assess students' cognitive, functional, and social/emotional skills as well as their learning environment to determine eligibility for special education services
• help students, families, and the school community cope with and manage crises such as death, illness, or community trauma
• promote tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity within the school setting
   

I am trained in psychology and education.  I completed my graduate training at the University of Minnesota and earned my Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Educational Psychology.  I have been working at Edison since 2005.