Divisions - Student Services

General Information

The Division of Student Services exists to promote a safe and educationally sound environment for students to learn. To accomplish this we provide services to all students in a wide range of programs and resources to schools, district personnel, students and their families on issues and concerns related to the following: enrollment, student discipline, school safety, intradistrict transfers, pupil records, military student transition, custody of minors, homeless, compulsory school attendance, student health concerns, athletics, and addressing the needs of students with disabilities and mental health service availability.

Contact Information

Dr. Angela D. Vickers-Ward Chief of Student Services

706-748-3336


Debbie Freeman Executive Assistant to Dr. Vickers-Ward

706-748-3336


Robin Savell AYPYN Grant Coordinator

706-748-2254


Jeff Battles Director of Athletics

K-12 Health and Physical Education
706-748-2595


Dr. Eddie Obleton Interim Director of Student Services

706-748-3217


Sonia Sheehan Manager of Student Services




Jeanne Polhamus RN Lead Nurse

706-748-2233


Dr. Trikella L. Nelson LPC, NCC, PSC, YMHFA
Director of Guidance and Counseling Services

Homeless Liaison
706-748-2226

Dr. Cincrystal Poythress Executive Director, Program for Exceptional Students

706-748-2230


LaChrista Thornton Director, Woodall Program

706-748-3166


Dr. Kenya Gilmore Director, Prevention and Intervention Practices

706-748-3339


Robin B. Barber Director of PES - Operations and Support Services

706-748-2218


Dr. Nikki T. Sutton Program Manager of MTSS Implementation/504 Coordinator

706-748-2196