Understanding and Responding to School Refusal

Michele is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working in the education sector.  She has held positions in both public and private schools across metropolitan and regional locations.  Michele joined AISWA in 2023 where she is enjoying the variety and vibrancy that independent schools offer – no two days are the same.  Michele values and appreciates the reach that a school psychologist can have; she brings warmth, wisdom, and a practical approach to her work. 

Wendy Vasquez is an experienced school psychologist who has worked in the Independent Schools sector extensively, utilizing expertise in both psychology and education to address students' social, emotional, behavioural, and learning needs.  Wendy is an accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainer and has received specialized training in Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS) under Dr. Ross Greene.

Since joining AISWA in 2015, Wendy has leveraged her experience from her previous roles at the Non-Government School Psychology Service and TAFE. She is dedicated to working collaboratively with teachers, parents, students and other professionals to foster supportive and inclusive approaches to education and mental health in the school environment.

Wendy's professional interests encompass student and teacher mental health and wellbeing, autism, ADHD, SLD, trauma-aware education, childhood attachment, and parenting.