Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced that Jessica McEvily has been named coordinator of student wellness and support, effective immediately.
In this newly created position, the coordinator of student wellness and support provides strategic leadership, supervision, and coordination of the district’s mental health initiatives. This role ensures the effective delivery of school-based mental health services through oversight of school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists. Mrs. McEvily will support the comprehensive, multi-tiered system of supports to promote the mental, emotional, and social well-being of all students.
“This unique position for our district will be focused on creating a systemic approach by creating a more cohesive partnership between psychologists, social workers, school counselors, and outside providers to build and strengthen mental health supports across K-12,” Dr. Jones said.”The funds for this position come from the elimination of a previous position in order to be cost neutral, but highly effective in restructuring GPS to be the best the district can be.”
“Jessica McEvily makes a wonderful addition to our SESS administration team,” Chief Officer of Special Education and Student Supports Dr. Stacey Heiligenthaler said. “This is a much-needed critical position to support all students and mental health providers.”
Mrs. McEvily, who had been the assistant principal at North Street School since 2021, joined GPS in 2007, serving as a school psychologist through 2019, and then as a behavior support team psychologist. Mrs. McEvily holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and Spanish from Fairfield University, a Master of Science in therapeutic interventions and a professional diploma from Fordham University, and a Connecticut 092 Administration Certificate from Sacred Heart University.
“Our students deserve a comprehensive, compassionate approach to mental health,” Mrs. McEvily said “This role will reflect a meaningful opportunity to serve the students and families of Greenwich in a deeply impactful way working alongside our exceptional educators, mental health professionals, and school leaders to ensure every student feels safe, supported, and seen.”
