DeVolla M @devolla_m

God and Family first Smyrna, TN Joined September 2010

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April Merriman Ed.S., NCSP @SPsychMerriman

2 years ago

Prefrontal cortex atrophy may cause blunted emotional responses. We can become more aggressive, irritable & struggle to initiate activities. We perform poorly on tasks that require longterm planning and impulse inhibition.

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April Merriman Ed.S., NCSP @SPsychMerriman

2 years ago

Amygdala hypertrophy/enlargement is related to behavioral disorders such as depression. Heard of fight-or-flight? Modern world events can cause the amygdala to respond as if there were a physical threat. There is no "bear" chasing us, though our body still reacts like there is.

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April Merriman Ed.S., NCSP @SPsychMerriman

2 years ago

Hippocampal atrophy/shrinkage damages cognitive functions & interferes with the process of creating memories. This has a profound impact on both behavior & the ability to form a stable, realistic & cohesive sense of self. It also is an early marker of Alzheimer's disease!!!

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April Merriman Ed.S., NCSP @SPsychMerriman

2 years ago

Feeling out-of-it, more exhausted, & just not yourself? Longterm stress can damage your brain & body. The brain’s prefrontal cortex is key for focused attention & executive function. It impacts how we plan, organize, solve problems, use flexible thinking & control our impulses.

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Heidi Beverine-Curry, PhD @drheidibc

3 years ago

Reminder: RTI is not a service. Kids don’t “test into RTI” & then “get RTI” from an “RTI teacher.” If we are using the term this way, we missed the boat. RTI is an overarching approach to instruction & the most important “RTI tchr” is the gen ed tchr delivering core instruction.

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RCSDeputySuperintendent @DrKayMartin_RCS

3 years ago

Attention @rucoschools high school teachers!

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National Association of School Psychologists @nasponline

4 years ago

Advancing the comprehensive role of school psychologists is essential to ensuring all students have access to the full range of school psychological services they need to be successful and improves schools' capacity to meet the needs of students.

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TASP @TASPonline

4 years ago

Working with a large number of English Language Learners? Join us at our fall conference session for a networking session to problem solve and connect with other educators! tasponline.org/event-4458005

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NMAC Deltas @NMAC_DST

4 years ago

NMAC #WednesdayWisdom

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TASP @TASPonline

4 years ago

Want to be a thriving school psychologist and learn about updates in the field? Then don’t delay! Registration is open for #TASPCON21 tasponline.org/event-4458005

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TASP @TASPonline

4 years ago

Our virtual Fall Conference is November 10-11th! We are proud to present Shifting Gears from the Burnout Track to Happiness: 10 Ways School Psychologists Can Rethink Self-Care by Dr. Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D. @ThrivingSP

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DeVolla M @devolla_m

4 years ago

It’s Move in Day!! Thanks to everyone at UTC for making this as seamless as possible- very well organized and welcoming!! @utchousing @UTCNewMocs @UTChattanooga

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FASP @FLschpsychs

4 years ago

For those returning this week and in the coming weeks thank you for being there to support the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of Florida’s students and families! Check out our mental health resources with special tips for Covid-19: fasp.org/Main/Crisis_Re…

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ASCD @ASCD

4 years ago

"District leaders must acknowledge the link between student mental health and student connectedness in school, and also leverage preventative measures to make sure students have the mental health support they need." @BurroughsEDk12 #mentalhealthmatters bit.ly/3iDs3p4

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DeVolla M @devolla_m

4 years ago

Triston’s graduating!! Praise God!!

Stewarts Creek High School @stewartscreekhs

4 years ago

Triston’s graduating!! Praise God!!

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Joseph Walker @JosephWalker3

4 years ago

Don’t be concerned if they are talking about you, but you should be concerned if they aren’t. Your greatness exposes the immaturity and insecurity of a hater! Dogs don’t bark at parked cars. Thank them for the free advertisement and keep moving toward your goal. Carry on...

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Thurman Francis @TFAA_Rams

5 years ago

Congratulation to TFAA’s own Trinitee Moorman! She was chosen as Smyrna Youth Basketball’s “Athlete of the Year!” Could not have chosen a more deserving you lady. Way to go Trinitee!