Things I Learned In School

A unique look into the field of school psychology through the vision of Connie Masters. We follow as Connie learns to see each child as an individual needing help within the large and public system of a school. We build a relationship with Connie as she learns the skills needed to be a caring professional.



These essays are personal. Individually each essay shares an event, a child’s story, or a relationship issue that shaped her work. Together they describe a journey through a career.



Quote from the book’s first essay:

“James’s father spoke. In a calm voice he said he knew there was something different about his son and that he appreciated what I had done. What he said next was life-changing for me and I have carried his words through cases in my practice for decades now. He said, “Thank-you, you told me from your heart.”