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Metro RESA Whole Child Supports Team

Michelle Sandrock, Director of Whole Child Supports
Works with School Districts/Schools to Provide Whole Child Supports Technical Assistance, Coaching, and Professional Learning. Specializes in MTSS, School Climate, and Community School Strategy.
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Joining Metro RESA in 2014, Michelle serves as the Director of Whole Child Supports, overseeing initiatives such as GaMTSS, School Climate and PBIS, Wraparound Services, and Community Schools. Previously, she was the Family-School Partnership Program Manager at the Georgia Department of Education. Michelle is a passionate leader with extensive experience in aiding states, districts, and schools to create and sustain positive learning environments for all students. These environments foster family, school, and community partnerships to eliminate barriers and support the whole child. Her expertise lies in guiding schools and districts through system-level changes via strategic planning, partnership development, data-driven decision making, facilitation, and coaching.


Leah Black, Whole Child Supports Coordinator
Works collaboratively with GaDOE/RESA School Improvement to Support Schools on the Federally Identified State List. Specializes in MTSS, School Climate, and Wraparound Services.
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Leah joined Metro RESA in July 2021 and serves as a Whole Child Supports Coordinator.   Prior to joining the team, Leah served in various leadership capacities in five school districts in three states. Her greatest passions are supporting Title I schools and leaders around Culture and Climate, Social and Emotional Learning, and ensuring that all PreK-12th students' needs are met via wraparound services. It is her passion and purpose to support the improvement of academic outcomes and reduce disproportionality in the schools she supports.


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Granville Freeman, Whole Child Supports Coordinator
Works with School Districts/Schools to Provide Whole Child Supports Technical Assistance, Coaching and Professional Learning. Specializes in Mental Health, Staff Wellness, and Wraparound Services.
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Granville joined Metro RESA in December 2021 and serves as a Whole Child Supports Coordinator.  Prior to joining the Metro RESA team, Granville served as a district Prevention/Intervention Strategist. In his previous role, Granville aided in the creation of the Marietta Student Life Center, formerly known as the Graduate Marietta Student Success Center.  He has also served as a Workforce Manager for youth services and still operates a mental health practice.  Granville is passionate about both mental health and Wraparound Services because it brings the "village" back to caring for our youth.


John Martin, Whole Child Supports Coordinator
Works with School Districts/Schools to Provide Whole Child Supports Technical Assistance, Coaching and Professional Learning.  Specializes in MTSS and School Climate.
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John joined Metro RESA in August 2024 and serves as a Whole Child Supports Coordinator. Prior to joining Metro RESA, John spent 28 years in public school education as a teacher, athletic coach, and school administrator in two metro area school districts. Upon retirement in 2021, he continued to serve as a substitute administrator at both the school and district level in three school districts. John believes that the way to improve schools is one student at a time, and his passions revolve around assuring that every student is included in instruction, instruction is guided by appropriate sets of data, and children’s outcomes are ultimately determined by great instruction, a positive and inclusive school climate and great school and district leadership.

 

 


Andrea Stargell, Whole Child Supports Coordinator
Works with School Districts/Schools to Provide Whole Child Supports Technical Assistance, Coaching and Professional Learning. Specializes in MTSS and School Climate.
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Andrea Stargell joined Metro RESA in July 2024 and serves as a Whole Child Supports Coordinator.  With over a decade of experience dedicated to enhancing student achievement, Andrea has held various roles focused on special education, MTSS, data-driven instruction, and professional learning. Her deep passion for whole child supports drives her commitment to ensuring equitable outcomes for every student. Her journey into education was motivated by a personal aspiration to provide the kind of teacher support she wished for during her own educational path. Andrea remains steadfast in her commitment to establishing inclusive and nurturing learning environments where all students can thrive.