Welcome to the Douglas County School System
Program for Exceptional Children
Executive Director - Cheryl Handley
Phone: 770-651-2132
Fax: 770.651.2328
*To contact LEAP (Special Needs Preschool Ages 3-5)
Call (770) 651-2116
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission for the Douglas County School System Program for Exceptional Children is to empower students with disabilities to reach their individual potential by:
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collaborating with all stakeholders to design and implement an individualized educational plan based upon continuous data analysis
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establishing high standards/expectations for student learning and achievement
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delivering quality specialized instruction and supports to the whole child based on academic, social/emotional, communication and physical needs
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providing a safe, respectful learning environment
CONTACT INFORMATION
*To contact LEAP (Special Needs Preschool Ages 3-5)
Call (770) 651-2116
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Area of Responsibility
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Name
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Phone / Email
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Cheryl Handley
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770.651.2132
[email protected]
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DIRECTOR
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Monica Henderson
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770.651.2144
[email protected]
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
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Angela Haynes
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770.651.2148
[email protected]
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| ASSISTANT DIRECTOR |
Nicole Wilson |
770.651.2132
[email protected]
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COORDINATOR OF GNETS (H.A.V.E.N.)
Campus Locations - Mason Creek ES, Mason Creek MS, Alexander HS
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Daryl Holman
Office Manager
Heather Sanh
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770.651.2551
[email protected]
770.651.2551
[email protected]
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CLERICAL STAFF
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Administrative Specialist for Executive Director
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Theresa Bone
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770.651.2132
[email protected]
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Medicaid Specialist
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Darlene Snyder
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770.651.2092
Fax: 770.651.2328
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Administrative Assistant for Special Education Records
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Karen Ellis |
Main: 770.651.2316
Fax: 770.651.2328
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Administrative Assistant for LEAP
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Corrinda Shukar
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770.651.2116
[email protected]
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SUPERVISORS
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Principal - Special Needs Preschool
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Dr. Lameshea Cranford
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770.651.2113
[email protected]
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PEC School Supervisor
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Vernita Akins
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770.651.2594
[email protected]
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Speech Language Pathology Supervisor (Elementary)
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Susie Hovis
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770.651.4542
[email protected]
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Speech Language Pathology Supervisor (LEAP/Middle/High)
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Melissa Mitcham
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770.651.2595
[email protected]
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Supervisor of Behavioral / Autism Services
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Laura Peden
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770.651.2646
[email protected]
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Lead School Psychologist
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Nancy Schusterman
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770.651.2325
[email protected]
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OTHER SERVICES
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Audiology Services (Hearing Test)
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Teresa Villegas
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770.651.2145
[email protected]
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Special Education Assistive Technology
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Melissa Mitcham
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770.651.2595
[email protected]
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PEC Parent Mentor
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Genevieve Harris |
770-651-6436
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