Trauma Assistance
During the course of a child's lifetime, there may be times when the student will experience a traumatic event that causes a lot of stress. It is important for our students and families to know that they are not alone. According to the CDC, most everyone has been through a stressful event in his or her life.
Trauma Signs and Symptoms
Eating disturbance
Sleep disturbances
Somatic complaints
Clingy/separation anxiety
Feeling helpless/passive
Irritable/difficult to soothe
Constricted play, exploration, mood
Irritability
For more signs of trauma, please click here to visit the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development.
Trauma and Learning
Traumatic symptoms can directly impact a student's ability to learn. The distraction from the trauma event can prevent them from paying attention in class, studying or doing well on tests. Traumatic events can lead to poor behavior which causes a reduction in instructional time and suspensions.
Did you know? Exposure to violence can lead to decreased IQ and reading ability. (Treatment and Services Adaption Center, 2021).
Long-term affects include lower grade point averages and reduced graduation rates.
Resources
Student's Counselor
Clayton Cares Human Services Directory (variety of resources in Clayton County)
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) - 1-800-715-4225 (Open 24 hours per day/7 days per week)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988 (Open 24 hours per day/7 days per week) or https://988lifeline.org/
Need additional information on how to help your child cope? Contact your child's counselor!
Elementary School Counselors
Kay R. Pace School of the Arts - Regina Cannon, 678-479-0101, regina.cannon@clayton.k12.ga.us
Kilpatrick Spanish Dual Language - Marquavius Hardy, 770-473-2790, marquavius.hardy@clayton.k12.ga.us
M. L. King, Jr. STEM (Beginning August 2024) - Joel White (Pre-K - 2), 770-991-4651, joel.white@clayton.k12.ga.us
Schmekia Tate – (3 - 5), 770-991-4651, schmekia.tate@clayton.k12.ga.us
Unidos Spanish Dual Language - Charlesetta Hurt, 678-827-7947, charlesetta.hurt@clayton.k12.ga.us
West Clayton STEAM (Beginning August 2024) - Daleesha Cheatom, 770-994-4005, daleesha.cheatom@clayton.k12.ga.us
Middle School Counselors
Elite Scholars Academy - Jamilyne Lorme, 770-472-2823, jamilyne.lorme@clayton.k12.ga.us
M.D. Roberts Middle School of the Arts - Jacqueline Cook, 678-479-0100, jacqueline.cook@clayton.k12.ga.us
Nicole Darling, 678-479-0100, nicole.darling@clayton.k12.ga.us
Morrow Middle Spanish Dual Lanuage - Theresa Lewis, 770-210-4001, theresa.willis-lewis@clayton.k12.ga.us
North Clayton Middle STEM (Beginning August 2024) - Chez Clemmons (6th - 7th), 770-994-4025, chez.clemmons@clayton.k12.ga.us
Keondra Baroon (7th - 8th), 770-994-4025, keondra.barron@clayton.k12.ga.us
Rex Mill Middle STEM - Tammy Murphy (Last Names A-L), 770-474-0702, tammy.murphy@clayton.k12.ga.us
Kenndi Harris (Last Names M-Z), 770-474-0702, kennedi.harris@clayton.k12.ga.us
High School Counselors
Elite Scholars Academy - Stephanie Garcia, 770-472-2823, stephanie.garcia@clayton.k12.ga.us
Charles R. Drew High School - Sharien Muhammad, 770-472-2820, sharien.muhammad@clayton.k12.ga.us
Jonesboro High School - Jeannine Reynolds, 770-473-2855, jeannine.e.reynolds@clayton.k12.ga.us
M.E. Stilwell School of the Arts - Yumeko Simmons, 770-472-2838, yumeko.simmons@clayton.k12.ga.us
Morrow High School - Essila Jenkins, 770-473-3241, essila.jenkins@clayton.k12.ga.us
Mrs. A. White, M.Ed., Students Last Names L-Q, Ext. 503128, arianne.white@clayton.k12.ga.us
Ms. K. Corell, Ed.S., Students Last Name: E-K, Ext. 503129, karyn.corell@clayton.k12.ga.us
Dr. Tiffany Pope, Ed.S., Student Last Names R-Z, Ext. 503131, tiffany.pope@clayton.k12.ga.us
Mr. R. Williams, Ed.S., GRADUATION COUNSELOR, Ext. 503159, raymond.williams@clayton.k12.ga.us
Mundy's Mill High School - Darnisha Molden, 678-817-3000, darnisha.molden@clayton.k12.ga.us
North Clayton High School - Natalie Cunninghman (9th), 770-994-4035, natalie.cunningham@clayton.k12.ga.us
April Patton (10th), 770-994-4035, april.patton@clayton.k12.ga.us
Tiffany Hall (11th), 770-994-4035, tiffany.hall@clayton.k12.ga.us
Michael Walker (12th), 770-994-4035, michael.walker@clayton.k12.ga.us