Author Archives: sthurstonmspp

About sthurstonmspp

I am a 28-year-old-School-Psychology-CAGS/PsyD-student. Whew, what a mouthful. Journey and Styx rock my world, and some hardcore volleyball makes it go round n' round. I have spend the past six years working at a school/residential facility for children with emotional and behavioral disorders, and when I tried to quit in order to begin grad school, it just didn't take- I continue to pick up shifts every week so I can see my kids. I am a new homeowner about 40 minutes outside of Boston (another favorite band) with my husband and my 3 year old (rescued) mutt, Maisy. I am going to do my best to invite you inside my thoughts as I continue my grad school career- enter at your own risk!

Sparklers and Frosting

Posted on December 7, 2011

The cake seemed to glow in the lighting of the common room, our names etched in glistening pink frosting on its sides. There was a low buzz of voices throughout the spaces, increasing in volume as another student finished the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Growth, School Psychology | 9 Comments

Oh, the weather outside is frightful…

Posted on November 30, 2011

I went to see the Trans Siberian Orchestra on Sunday afternoon. We had talked about going to see them for years (as I am a sucker for all things red, white and ho-ho-ho related), and this year my fiance surprised … Continue reading →

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Superman vs Captain Marvel

Posted on November 16, 2011

Two big and burly men were angry at each other. Their fists were clenched, posture rigid, and tight smiles stretched across their faces showing too many teeth. Definitely not a typical night at volleyball. Generally, the fact that we have … Continue reading →

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Second Childhood

Posted on November 9, 2011

She sprinkled the blue play doh into the plastic cup. “Sugar!” she announced cheerfully, handing me the “tea”. The kindergartener had bopped between serving me tea and working hard at the plastic tool bench. The purple wrench was her favorite. … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Growth, School Psychology | 19 Comments

Are you, in fact, smarter than a 5th grader?

Posted on November 1, 2011

Are you, in fact, smarter than a 5th grader? MCAS… some of us had ‘em, some of us didn’t. What everybody does have is an opinion about them. And while the excitement from being back at school after summer break … Continue reading →

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The Murtaugh List

Posted on October 27, 2011

Do you know what a Murtaugh List is? No? The concept, of course, comes from a How I Met Your Mother episode. Educate yourself here. The List gets its name from veteran detective Roger Murtaugh, Danny Glover’s character from the “Lethal Weapon” movies. … Continue reading →

Posted in Applying to MSPP, Personal Growth, School Psychology | 23 Comments

What kind of coffee does Dracula drink?

Posted on October 22, 2011

Decoffinated! Ha!! Well, he may be able to suck down some decaffeinated brew and still manage to stay up all night but I cannot make it through a day without my daily cup. While I do love the flavor- particularly … Continue reading →

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Memories…

Posted on October 11, 2011

My best friend is getting married this weekend. And, as I attempted to write my speech, I looked through all of the photos we had taken over our four years at college, remembering and reminiscing about all the things we … Continue reading →

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If I turn blue, don’t panic…

Posted on October 6, 2011

The average (healthy) human being can hold their breath for between 30 and 60 seconds. Magician David Blaine managed to hold his breath for 17 minutes and 4 seconds. Karoline Nariechen Meyer, of Brazil, holds the world record with 18 … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Growth, School Psychology | 8 Comments

A Very Long Minute

Posted on October 1, 2011

DIBELS…. The first test. One of many curriculum based measurements we as first years will learn to administer this year. There is a test booklet, a timer, a student page, specific markings to be made while scoring, and a child … Continue reading →

Posted in School Psychology | 7 Comments