Mission

The mission of Psychological Services is to become a preeminent department working proactively and cooperatively with schools, families, and the community: to aid in the development of healthy, productive and self-sufficient students; and to promote the delivery of comprehensive and ethical psychological services within the school environment.

Objective and Responsibility

The primary objective of Psychological Services is to provide supportive assistance to the instructional program while encouraging positive mental health for the students, faculty, and administration. 

 The department's major areas of responsibility include psycho-educational assessment and consultation with teachers, administrators, and parents.

 Our department maintains close contact with community agencies and professionals who provide services to children and their families. Assistance is offered to parents who need referral to these services.

What Do School Psychologists Do?

School psychologists apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. They provide assessment, support, and intervention services to students; partner with families, teachers, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments; work with school administrators to improve school-wide policies; and collaborate with community providers to coordinate services for students.

RCSS School Psychologist of the Year

2020

Chanda Hardiman, School Psychologist, was voted as the school psychologist of the year for the 2019-2020 school year by her colleagues!

Ms. Hardiman serves four schools, including Wilkinson GardensElementary, Jenkins-White Elementary, Murphey Middle and Josey High School.  Ms. Hardiman has been on the Psychological Services team for 13 years and has also served Richmond County as a teacher before that. Ms. Hardiman is dedicated to the students and families she works with and is always there to advocate for their needs. She is a leader within the department and holds exceptional knowledge in the areas of Section 504 and Response to Intervention, not to mention her many other areas of expertise. 

Support Services is beyond grateful to have Ms. Hardiman on our team!

Congratulations, Chanda!