Mrs. De'Zha Cushman

Fairview Elementary

Telephone: 770-474-8265

Email: dezha.cushman@henry.k12.ga.us

Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator

Dear parents/ guardians, students, and community members:

My name is De’Zha Cushman and I am your new Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator. In the position, I hope to help students navigate school successfully as well as support the staff and encourage everyone to maintain a positive learning environment for themselves and others around them. My duties as part of the Henry County Public School’s Strategic Plan is to advance staff and student health, wellness, and support structures in schools. This includes:

· Helping support students academically, emotionally and socially.

· Promoting the importance of having a positive impact on the school’s culture and climate.

· Establish and lead school-based teams to address the social, emotional, physical, and mental health of all students and staff.

· Work with staff and families to assess needs and provide access to the appropriate resources for students.

Fairview Elementary School firmly stands ready to support our students and teachers produce excellence in public education.

I look forward to serving you and our Fairview community as we embark on an amazing new school year.

Please feel free to contact me at dezha.cushman@henry.k12.ga.us

I hope this new school year is as exciting for you as it is for me!

Kind regards,

De’Zha Cushman

Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator

Fairview Elementary School