Joey Garcia - School Psychologist CESA 2

 Joey Garcia, details his career by sharing how supporting families & students fuels his drive in his extremely rewarding field. Madison, WI based.

Q1: What inspired you to choose your current career?

A1: I chose to pursue a career in school psychology because of the people in my schooling career who helped support me and get me through tough times. I was inspired to pay forward the help I received and help students in any way I can.

Q2: What do you enjoy most about your day-to-day work?


A2: Providing support to families and students and helping them maneuver through difficult challenges. 

Q3: How does your career contribute to your personal growth?


A3: I am learning the ins and outs of the education system, which helps in my ability to be a good father in the future by giving my child proper support to help educate them.

Q4: What do you find most rewarding about your career?


A4: Giving families answers to their questions about how to give their child the proper support to be the best they can be.

Q5: How do you maintain work-life balance in your career?


A5: My wife and I are in the same field, so having someone at home who understands what I need after a long day is extremely helpful in making sure I have the balance.

Q6: What advice would you give to someone just starting out in your field?


A6: Collect resources as you go and never stop learning.