Jackson Public Schools
Chief of Staff
Department Overview
The responsibilities of the Chief of Staff Office are to assist the superintendent in the daily operations of the District as well as the planning, implementation, direction, and maintenance of district initiatives to ensure organizational effectiveness. Additionally, the Chief of Staff ensures organizational development and remains focused on strategic priorities while addressing any internal and external threats to organizational effectiveness.
Department Directory
- Dropout Prevention – Stephen Johnson
- Enrollment Services & Data Management – Dr. Faith Strong, Director
- Grants – David Schommer, Grant Manager
- Human Resources – Saundra Lyons, Executive Director
- Information Technology – George Slade, Executive Director
- Internal Audit – Robert Deloach, Coordinator
- Public Engagement – Sherwin Johnson, Executive Director
- Research & Evaluation Assessment – LaToya Blackshear, Director
- Safe Schools & Healthy Students – Patrick McGriggs
Contact Information
662 S. President Street
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 960-8738
William Merritt IV, Ed.D., Chief of Staff
Rosalind Williams, Executive Assistant