1. Karyn Voos, M.A., NCSP____________________________________
1755 Grover Road
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 435-1124 ● kittyvoos@gmail.com
Professional Summary
New York State Certified School Psychologist with 10+ years of experience providing direct
consultation, assessment and counseling to adolescents for educational, behavioral and emotional
issues, as well as support and coaching to their parents and their teachers. Dynamic, collaborative,
creative thinker actively involved in building, district, and community initiatives designed to promote
the academic and personal success of all students.
Coordinator of the Student Services department with over five years of experience leading K-12
district counselors and psychologists. Primary focus has been on supporting district goals;
researching and utilizing proactive practices and systems of support; and developing community
resources in collaboration with local education and mental health entities in order to promote
effective service delivery.
Professional Experience
Maryvale Union Free School District – Cheektowaga, NY
School Psychologist, tenured
2005 – present
• Transition Coordinator – 2008-present
• Student Services Department Coordinator – 2010-present
• Response to Intervention District Committee Member – 2010-present
• Cheektowaga Steering Committee Liaison – 2012-present
• Gay-Straight Alliance Faculty Advisor – 2013-present
• Teacher-Leader Design Team Member – 2014-present
• Response to Intervention District Data Manager – 2013-2014
• District Strategic Planning Committee Member – 2013-2014
• Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports Coach – 2014-present
• Cleveland Hill Family Resource Center Liaison – 2014-present
Professional Responsibilities:
• Coordinate, conduct and interpret initial psycho-educational evaluations and triennial re-
evaluations using a variety of cognitive, academic, adaptive and behavioral assessment
techniques. Recommend appropriate placements and accommodations for students with
disabilities under IDEA and Section 504.
• Complete full range of assessments (vocational, adaptive and psycho-educational) for
students with disabilities transitioning to adult service (ACCES-VR and OPWDD) and
coordinate application process.
• Provide appropriate documentation of disability status for post-secondary accommodations
to college-bound graduating seniors.

2. • Provide crisis counseling, group counseling, and individual counseling to students to
promote academic and personal success. Case load encompasses general education students
as well as students receiving counseling as a related service on their IEP.
• Work with all members of the student services staff and with building and district
administration to coordinate department planning and initiatives K-12. Compile yearly
department budget for building administrator and annual report for superintendent.
• Promote staff awareness of the educational, social-emotional, and behavioral capabilities
and needs of students with disabilities.
• Chair Sub-Committee on Special Education re-evaluation reviews, annual reviews, and
transition reviews.
• Support faculty and promote student success through individual consultation as well as
participation on Child Study Team and 504 Committee.
• Organize and implement RTI benchmark screening assessments K-5, present assessment
data to grade level teams, recommend students for Tier 2 & 3 interventions.
• Coach PBIS Team at Maryvale High School to facilitate Tier 1 implementation over the
2014-15 school year.
Initiatives and projects:
• Designed and implemented district-wide transition protocol to facilitate career exploration
and self-advocacy skills for student with disabilities transitioning to post-secondary
education or a vocational situation. Coordinated transition services for students with
disabilities as part of a Model Transition Project grant.
• Spearheaded development and implementation proposals for a Family Resource Center in
the Maryvale School District. Sought out local resources, including Tower Foundation and
Oishei Foundation grants to fund implementation. Collaborated with the staff at the
Cleveland Hill Family Resource Center to provide Solution Focused Brief Therapy to
Maryvale families and community residents and to recruit families for various community
wellness programs.
• Developed a partnership with Mid-Erie Counseling to implement a district-wide Early
Recognition Screening program designed to promote social emotional wellness and
proactively link students and families impacted by behavioral or mental health needs with
services.
• Participated on the Cheektowaga Steering Committee to review, coordinate and disseminate
information on community services. Facilitated access for the Oishei Mobile Safety Net team
during completion of their community needs assessment.
• Participated on district-level Teacher-Leader Design Team to implement Professional
Learning Communities district-wide.
• Participated on district-level committee to design and implement a policy for the
implementation of a Response to Intervention problem-solving model district-wide.
• Compiled resource list of research-based intervention strategies to support the learning and
behavioral needs of struggling students.
• Provided in-service training for faculty on Response to Intervention and its impact on
school-wide service delivery and identification of students with disabilities.
• Re-designed Child Study Team and Committee on Special Education referral process to
align with federal and state Response to Intervention proposal.

3. State University of New York at Buffalo – Buffalo, NY
Adjunct Professor - Graduate School of Education, Department of Counseling, School & Educational Psychology
2006 – 2007
Responsibilities:
• Prepared and delivered weekly lectures for a graduate-level assessment course entitled
‘Individual Intelligence Testing’. Course curriculum includes basic statistical concepts,
theoretical background of intellectual assessment, ethical issues, psychometric properties of
specific test instruments, and report writing.
ChildPro of Western New York/Baker Victory Services – Lackawanna, NY
School Psychologist, Subcontract position
2005 – 2010
Responsibilities:
• Conducted Psychological, Adaptive, and Behavioral evaluations as part of eligibility
determinations for Early Intervention Services and/or services through the Committee on
Preschool Special Education.
Lancaster Central School District – Lancaster, NY
School Psychology Intern, Lancaster High School and William Street School
2004 – 2005
Responsibilities:
• Coordinated and conducted initial psycho-educational evaluations and re-evaluations of
students in grades 4- 6 and 9-12 using variety of assessment techniques. Recommended
appropriate placements and accommodations for students with disabilities under IDEA and
Section 504.
• Explained and interpreted psycho-educational testing results to students, parents and the
district Committee on Special Education.
• Provided appropriate documentation of disability status for post-secondary
accommodations to graduating high school seniors.
Education
State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership (SDL) – in process
Niagara University, Lewiston NY
Transformational Leadership with a Lens on Poverty – Special Graduate study through the STLE-3 Grant
Spring 2015
State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
M.A, CAS in School Psychology, May 2005

4. University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
B.A. in Studio Art with a minor in Physics, May 1984
Certifications
New York State Permanent Certification in School Psychology – Certificate #1191878
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) – Certification #34404
Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R)
Awards
Ted Bernstein Award – 2005 Recipient – Awarded by the New York Association of School
Psychologists to recognize outstanding achievement by a graduate student.
Publications
Voos, K. (2004). WNYSPA Conference 2003: Ecological Assessment & Positive Behavior Supports.
New York School Psychologist.
Professional Activities
Western New York School Psychologists Association (WNYSPA), Buffalo, NY
Steering Committee Member 2006 – 2009
Western New York School Psychologists Association (WNYSPA), Buffalo, NY
Treasurer 2004-2006
New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP), Rochester, NY
Registration Chair for 2004 NYASP State Conference
Professional Memberships
National Association of School Psychologists, member
New York Association of School Psychologists, member
Western New York School Psychologists Association, member

5. References
Deborah Ziolkowski
Superintendent, Maryvale Schools
1050 Maryvale Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(716) 631-7490
ziolkowski@maryvaleufsd.org
Karen Bauchle
Director of Special Services , Maryvale Schools
1050 Maryvale Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(716) 631-7420
bauchle@maryvaleufsd.org
Jolene Rice
School Counselor, Maryvale High School
1050 Maryvale Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(716) 631-7405
rice@maryvaleufsd.org
Terri Good
Medical Social Worker, Catholic Health System
39 Essex Street
Buffalo, NY
(716) 863-8811
tlgood@me.com

6. References
Deborah Ziolkowski
Superintendent, Maryvale Schools
1050 Maryvale Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(716) 631-7490
ziolkowski@maryvaleufsd.org
Karen Bauchle
Director of Special Services , Maryvale Schools
1050 Maryvale Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(716) 631-7420
bauchle@maryvaleufsd.org
Jolene Rice
School Counselor, Maryvale High School
1050 Maryvale Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(716) 631-7405
rice@maryvaleufsd.org
Terri Good
Medical Social Worker, Catholic Health System
39 Essex Street
Buffalo, NY
(716) 863-8811
tlgood@me.com