School Social Workers

The Newton County Schools Social Worker team now includes eight dedicated professionals, following the addition of three new positions approved by the NCS School Board for the 2024–25 school year. Each social worker serves approximately three schools, with a primary base at one location and travels between their assigned sites. By reducing caseloads, this expansion allows the team to support students and schools more effectively. The department’s core mission is to remove barriers hindering student success and advance the Newton County Schools Organizational Priorities.

Our Goal: To assist students, families, schools, and school system personnel in overcoming barriers that interfere with learning through assessment, crisis intervention, and coordination of community services.

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2025-2026 Social Worker School Assignments

Social Worker School Assignments
 Social Worker   Office Location   Phone   Assigned Schools
 Olivia Hinds   Flint Hill Elementary   770-787-1330 ext. 6230   Flint Hill Elementary
Middle Ridge Elementary
Cousins Middle
RISE Academy
DeAnna Hurt   Newton County STEAM Academy   770-787-1330 ext. 1344   Newton County STEAM Academy
Indian Creek Middle
Newton College & Career Academy
Dr. Simmone Jones   Newton High School   770-787-1330 ext. 5586   Porterdale Elementary
Fairview Elementary
Newton High
Elizabeth Lovelind   Veterans Memorial Middle   770-787-1330 ext. 1345
  Live Oak Elementary
West Newton Elementary
Veterans Memorial Middle
LaKeshia McClendon   Livingston Elementary   770-787-1330 ext. 3131   Livingston Elementary
South Salem Elementary
Liberty Middle
Nicole Pullens   Rocky Plains Elementary   770-787-1330 ext. 1346   Oak Hill Elementary
Rocky Plains Elementary
Clements Middle
LeTecia Ray   Alcovy High   770-787-1330 ext. 2158   Heard-Mixon Elementary
Alcovy High
VIP
Jordan Clark   Eastside High   770-787-1330 ext. 4328   East Newton Elementary
Mansfield Elementary
Eastside High