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. 


School Social Worker School Assignments for 2026-2027

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