School Psychologist

Mrs. Courtney Shepard serves as the School Psychologist for the Gerner community. She supports the cubs in many ways throughout the week. She serves as part of the evaluation team for the Early Childhood Special Education program, completing identified assessment that help the ECSE team make appropriate programming decisions for qualifying children. She provides behavioral support in the building and collaborates with teachers and families to help meet the social-emotional needs of our students.

Mrs. Shepard is always willing to discuss concerns of parents and provide helpful resources for families. Please contact Mrs. Shepard with questions at 816-359-6902.

For more information on resources, see the Student and Family Support page on the district website