Rodi, Laura
Mrs. Laura Rodi
Psychologist
Phone Number: 623.445.8620
Administration Office
Degrees & Certifications:
- B.A. in Sociology and Criminal Justice – American University (1997)
- Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate - Rio Salado College (2010)
- M.A. in Educational Psychology – Argosy University (2017)
- Ed.S. in School Psychology – Northern Arizona University (2020)
Certifications (Arizona Department of Education):
- School Psychologist Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Endorsement
- K–8 Elementary Education Certificate
- English Language (EL) Endorsement
Professional Credentials & Training:
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
- Certified PREPaRE Trainer for the National Association of School Psychologists
Experience:
- 7th year as a school psychologist in Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD)
- 8+ years as a 1st grade teacher in DVUSD
- Proud to be in my 15th year serving students and families in DVUSD
About the Psychologist:
I’ve worked in DVUSD for over 15 years—nine as a first-grade teacher at Highland Lakes and the past six as a school psychologist at campuses like Sonoran Foothills, Stetson Hills, Arrowhead, and various other schools in the district. I’m also a proud mom of three grown boys, all DVUSD graduates who earned scholarships to ASU and are now working as computer engineers (I swear I didn’t plan for them to all choose the same path!). I’m originally from New Orleans, so I still say “y’all” and make a decent gumbo. These days, I’m what they call an “empty nester”—though I live with my two dogs, Roux and Charlie, so the house isn’t too quiet. This year marks a big shift for me as I move from K-8 to high school, but I’m very excited to be here. My door is always open!