
Kathy Sarin, MA, Ed.S, LMHC – certificated School Psychologist, Counselor, and Administrator, and licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
Kathy Sarin earned her BA in Developmental Psychology at Central Washington University. For 10 years she worked for a community mental health agency, with a focus on adolescents involved with the juvenile justice system.
She earned her Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology and a Master’s degree in School Counseling at Seattle University. Since 1998, she has been working in schools in various capacities, including:
- Behavior Specialist
- School Counselor
- School Psychologist
- District Lead Psychologist
- District Special Education Evaluation Compliance Lead
- District 504 Coordinator
- Bullying Response Compliance Lead
Kathy is particularly interested in working collaboratively to get parents the information they need to help their children succeed.
Events/Trainings by Kathy Sarin
- May 16, 2019 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Ryther Aspiring Youth Speaker Series, Seattle WA
Executive Function Difficulties. Strategies, ideas, and developing helpful habits through routines. - March 26, 2018 | 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Everett School District Special Education PTSA
Understanding your child’s evaluation, and the impact of executive functioning deficits on school performance. - May 3, 2018 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Ryther Aspiring Youth Speaker Series, Seattle WA
Helping your kiddo with homework, arrgh! Strategies, ideas, and venting. - May 21, 2018 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Northwest College, Kirkland WA
A behavior case study: The impact of specific mental health issues on school functioning. - August 20, 2018 | Full Day training
Eastmont School District, Wenatchee WA
Executive Functioning in the classroom. How to teach, scaffold and support students with ADHD and high functioning autism in the classroom - September 24, 2018 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Bothell Public Library – a free offering!
Gifted and unique: Navigating the adolescent years. - October 3, 2018 |6:30 – 7:30
Annie Wright Schools, Tacoma WA
Homework Survival Strategies: The developmental continuum of homework independence – how much should parents help? - November 5, 2018 |7:00 – 9:00 pm
2e Seattle, Cascadia Elementary School
Twice exceptional students: special issues in executive functioning, perfectionism and mental health – How parents and schools can help.
Other professional activities:
- June 2017 – Co-facilitator: social emotional learning curriculum adoption committee for Edmonds School District culminating in recommendations to the school board.
- May 2017 – Guest Lecturer: Northwest University – Behavior Consultation in the Schools
- March 2015 – Guest lecturer: Northwest University – School Assessment.
- October 2014 – Panelist: WAFEAST Annual Conference “504/ADA: School Food Allergy Management.”
- October 2012 – Presenter: Seattle Children’s Hospital – “Collaborating for Effective Health Planning-Implementing 504 Support for Students with Special Health Care Needs.”
- February 2010 – Guest Lecturer: University of Washington, Tacoma – Collaboration with parents and other professionals, issues and challenges
- July 2009 – Guest Lecturer: University of Washington, Tacoma – Understanding and interpretation of standard scores.
- February 2008 – Panel Member: Seattle University – Perspectives on current issues in School Psychology.
Publications:
- “Resource Guide for Parents of Students with Disabilities: Understanding ADA, Section 504, IDEA and IEP.” Community for Online Schools, March 2018. Find the guide here.
- Sarin, K (February 2015). Adapt individual health plan process to meet Section 504 requirements. LRP, Special Ed Connection.
- “How to Gather Information for 504 Eligibility.” LRP Publications, October 2014.
- Feuerborn, L., Sarin, K., & Tyre, A. (April 2011). RTI in secondary schools: Implications for professional development. Principal Leadership, 50-54.
Education & Certifications:
State of Washington: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LH61090649)-2020
Western Governors University: Endorsement – Educational Leadership (School Principal Certification)-2016
Seattle University:
- Educational Specialist (Ed.S), School Psychologist-1998
- Master of Arts (MA), School Counselor-1998