Student Support Services
JCSS Student Support Services believes that the physical, emotional, and mental health of a child are crucial to student success and achievement.
Welcome to Student Services! Our mission is to support the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of students within the Jackson County School System. The Student Services Department consists of School Social Workers, School Counselors, School Nurses, 504 Plans, PBIS [ Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports] and Before & After School programs. Our goal is to provide support for student success!
Helpful Links
▶︎ Georgia Department of Education Office of Whole Child Supports
JCSS Attendance Protocols
Homeless Children & Youth Assistance
Foster Children
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
7 Mindsets
Hospital Homebound
Family Resources
GaDoe Office of Whole Child Supports
Dexter Mosley SB42
Meet Our Team
Jason Wester | Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services
Strategic Planning, Growth Enrollment Projections, Athletics, Leadership Development, School Councils
Email: jwester@jcss.us
Nick Gast | Director of Student Support Services
Discipline, Project Aware, Social Workers, School Counselors, Student Health, Alternative School
Email: nicholas.gast@jcss.us
Leah Buffington | Administrative Assistant for Student Support Services
Email: leah.buffington@jcss.us
School Social Workers
Rachel Duke | Lead School Social Worker
Email: rduke@jcss.us
Destiny Silich | School Social Worker
Homeless Liaison
Email: dsilich@jcss.us
Hannah McIncrow | School Social Worker
Homebound Coordinator
Email: hmcincrow@jcss.us
Stacie Monroe | School Social Worker
Foster Care Point of Contact
Email: smonroe@jcss.us