About Dr. Elman

Dr. Rebecca Elman is a Florida-licensed psychologist and experienced educator who has been in private practice since 2001. She specializes in gifted testing, psychoeducational evaluations, and educational consulting.

Dr. Elman takes time to get to know each child and establish rapport. Her warm, encouraging approach helps children feel comfortable working with her, while her careful attention to their responses and behavior provides information about how they approach learning and challenging tasks.

Dr. Elman began her career as a classroom teacher with Teach For America in Baltimore, Maryland. After earning her doctorate, she worked as a school psychologist in the Broward County school system, where she gained extensive knowledge of school procedures, educational eligibility requirements, and the services available to students.

She has taught in the graduate school psychology programs at Barry University and Nova Southeastern University. She also served as a consultant to a private school in Miami, helping school personnel identify appropriate interventions and accommodations for students.

Dr. Elman earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Fordham University in 1999 and her M.S. in Educational Psychology from Fordham University in 1997. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Binghamton University in 1992.

She serves on the Board of Directors of Farmworker Children’s Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and welfare of children of Palm Beach County agricultural workers. Her community involvement includes membership in the Junior League of Boca Raton and coaching for TOPSoccer, a recreational soccer program for children and young adults with disabilities.

As a parent of two children who attended public and private schools in Palm Beach County, Dr. Elman also brings a parent’s perspective to school selection and educational planning.