Just what we needed, I guess, but such language!

We can always use another layer of bureaucracy, whether in our government or in our public schools, although the accompanying chart might suggest a slight slowdown in the latter might be in order, but look at the corporate gobbledygook our own school superintendent uses to announce her latest initiative — she spares no cliche, no unnecessary word in her “mission statement”; in fact, nothing in this press release would be unfamiliar to any model corporate flunky in a modern major business: sound and jargon, signifying nothing.

And that’s too bad — she might have used this opportunity to think outside the box, create a synergy that would move the needle, and use that leverage to grab the low-hanging fruit; cause a paradigm shift, to ….

Greenwich Schools Chief Announces Newly Created Position: Coordinator of Student Wellness & Support

Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced on Monday 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. 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.”