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Student Support Services

Student Support Services focuses on fostering the social and emotional well-being of all students by offering a broad range of resources. These include academic assistance, behavioral support, counseling, mental health services, health-related programs for schools, and student assignment. The department is committed to supporting students' overall development and success.

Contacts

Dr. Rebekka Powers
Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services
rhpowers@gaston.k12.nc.us
704-861-2675

Chad Duncan
Director of Athletics
caduncan@gaston.k12.nc.us
704-866-6214

Dr. Emily Hargrove
eehargrove@gaston.k12.nc.us
Multi-Tiered System of Supports
704-866-6169

Shenice Bailey
Director of School Counseling and Mental Health Services
shbailey@gaston.k12.nc.us
704-836-9184

Hilary McSwain
Director of Health Services
hlmcswain@gaston.k12.nc.us
704-866-6264

Dr. Chad Hovis
Parent and Community Liaison
mchovis@gaston.k12.nc.us
704-866-6222

Dr. Bobbie Mills
Director of Social Work
bamills@gaston.k12.nc.us
704-689-3073

Dr. Kymrie McElheney
Section 504 Coordinator 
Director of Flexible Learning
krmcelheney@gaston.k12.nc.us
704-836-9252

Susie Bradley
Director of Student Assignment
sbbradley@gaston.k12.nc.us
704-810-7284