School Social Work Services

School social workers are trained professionals that function as a link between the home, school, and community to empower students to learn as effectively as possible in their educational programs. This is done through assessment, collaboration with school staff and community providers, and through the provision of direct services.

Any student attending a school in Glynn County Schools is eligible for social work services. To obtain the assistance of the school social worker, a written referral can be made by lead teachers, counselors, assistant principals, and principals.

Our Services

School social workers strengthen students’ learning opportunities, achievements, and socio-emotional functioning by providing the following services:

Providing casework services to students and families facing adversity
Facilitating individual and group support sessions
Serving as mandated reporters for cases of suspected child abuse and/or neglect
Responding to cases of suicidal ideation
Serving as members of the district crisis team
Upholding the Georgia Compulsory School Attendance Law through filing complaints with Glynn County Juvenile Court and submitting referrals to the Solicitor General’s Office
Providing services to children experiencing foster care placement, homelessness or migratory living arrangements
Make recommendations to teachers, administrators and parents regarding school related concerns
Interpreting school policies and procedures which impact student performance
Serving on County and District committees to address child welfare matters, including: attendance, foster care, discipline, homelessness, social-emotional learning and other issues impacting children and youth
Identifying community resources for children and families

Training

Our social workers participate in various trainings related to mental health, behavioral health and healthcare practice, including but not limited to:

Mental Health First Aid
Darkness to Light Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Department of Family and Children Services Mandated Reporter Training
School Social Work In-service for all school staff
Child Abuse In-service for all district volunteers
Love146-Not a Number

Marcyline Bailey, LCSW, ACSW

Lead Social Worker

912-267-4100 Ext. 6222

912-577-0887

Serving: Brunswick High | Altama Elementary | Golden Isles Elementary | Goodyear Elementary

Regina Short, MSW

912-267-4100 Ext. 5888

912-577-0929

Serving: Burroughs-Molette Elementary | FACES/Leaps & Bounds | Risley Middle | Satilla Marsh Elementary

Jazmin Ponce, MSW

912-267-4100 ext. 1320

912-602-5349

Serving: Glynn Learning Center | Bright Beginnings | Newcomer Academy | Glyndale Elementary | Morningstar

Lyndsey Gibson, MSW

912-267-4100 ext. 3972

912-222-0985

Serving: Needwood Middle | Greer Elementary | Jane Macon Middle | Sterling Elementary

Hailey Rojas, LCSW

912-267-4100 ext. 1306

912-506-3765

Serving: Glynn Academy | Glynn Middle | Oglethorpe Point Elementary | St. Simons Elementary

Dr. Brittney Fields, LMSW

912-267-4100 ext. 4503

[email protected]

Serving: Jane Macon Middle | Glynn Middle | Satilla Marsh Elementary | Brunswick High | Glynn Academy