NAME: Ravit R. Stein

E-MAIL: rrl3@lehigh.edu

UNDERGRAD DEGREE(S):
B.A., Clinical Psychology, Tufts University, May 2001
M.S., Applied Educational Psychology - School Psychology Northeast University, September 2003

RESEARCH INTERESTS: School-Based Health Promotion; Students with chronic illness; Linking schools and healthcare settings.

2005-2006 PLACEMENTS:
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia:
     Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
     Center for the Management of ADHD & ADHD in Primary Care           Initiative

Rhoads Elementary School, Philadelphia School District

WHY INTERESTED IN THE PROJECT:
Children who are healthy are more ready to learn, and schools have been identified as practical and logical environments for health promotion to occur. My interest in being a part of the Pediatric Leadership Training Grant arose from my belief that linking healthcare professionals, families, and schools would result in positive results for students. As part of the grant, I have had the opportunity to work across clinical and school settings to gain knowledge and skills in creating health promotion programs in schools and linking systems to aid students with health and mental health issues. As a pediatric school psychologist, I plan to develop school-based initiatives that will be effective in guiding children and adolescents toward a healthy future filled with personal and academic success.