Jason Pedersen

School Psychologist at Derry Township School District

Jason Pedersen is a School Psychologist at the Derry Township School District in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. He has held this position since September 2008, where he focuses on implementing a Response to Intervention model aimed at preventing reading failure across various educational levels. His responsibilities include coordinating interventions, facilitating data analysis meetings, and providing staff development activities.1

Education

Ph.D. in School Psychology from Penn State University (1996-2002)
M.A. in Psychology from American University (1994-1996)
B.A. in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island (1988-1992)

Previous Experience

School Psychologist at Cornwall-Lebanon School District (2002-2008)
School Psychologist at Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (1999-2002)

Certifications and Awards

Education Specialist II (Pennsylvania Department of Education)
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (National Association of School Psychologists)
Recipient of various honors including the Pennsylvania School Psychologist of the Year award in 2008 and the Public Citizen of the Year award in 2011.1

Experience

School Psychologist at Derry Township School District (September 2008 - Present)

School Psychologist at Cornwall-Lebanon School District (2002 - 2008); School Psychologist at Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (1999 - 2002)

Education

Ph.D. in School Psychology from Penn State University (1996 - 2002); M.A. in Psychology from American University (1994 - 1996); B.A. in Psychology from University of Rhode Island (1988 - 1992)