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The Exceptional Student Education Department's mission is to ensure educational success for each student by providing a free, appropriate public education designed to meet unique needs and prepares students for a successful transition to a college or career pathway of their choice.

For specific information regarding Federal and State regulations and guidelines, please access the Georgia Department of Education.

Phone: 770-957-8086  |  Click Here for Fax Numbers

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Emmaundia Ford

Executive Director  |  Special Services and Educational Support
emmaundia.ford@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.6601


Dariana Tejeda
ESE Department Bookkeeper
darian.tejeda@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.6601 x04180

Dr. Linda Buck

Director of Compliance and Related Services  |  Exceptional Student Education
linda.buck@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086


Melanie Sloan
Administrative Assistant
melanie.sloan@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x01502

LaTonya Brown

Director of Instruction |  Exceptional Student Education 
latonya.brown@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 


Michaela Moore
Administrative Assistant
michaela.moore@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x01539

Shaunte Green

Coordinator  |  ESE Compliance (Elementary)
shaunte.green@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086


Rita Knight-Smith
Administrative Assistant 
rita.knightsmith@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x01509

Dr. Adrian "Desean" Thomas

Coordinator  |  ESE Special Programs - Adapted Curriculum


Rita Knight-Smith
Administrative Assistant 
rita.knightsmith@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x01509

Tanya Nicolle Grant

Coordinator  |  ESE Compliance (Secondary)
tanya.grant@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 


Rita Knight-Smith
Administrative Assistant 
rita.knightsmith@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x01509

Dr. Angel Fletcher

Compliance Manager  |  Exceptional Student Education
angel.fletcher@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x01513

Yolanda Brown-Bloodworth

Compliance Manager  |  Exceptional Student Education
ybrownbloodworth@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x04315

Dr. Comeletta Hudgins

Compliance Manager  |  Exceptional Student Education
comeletta.hudgins@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x04139

Yetta Smith

Coordinator  |  ESE Secondary Instruction
yetta.smith@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x04549


Deborah Creech
Administrative Assistant
deborah.creech@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x01508

LaTesha Lindsey
Professional Learning Specialist
latesha.lindsey@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x04170

Wajihah Harris

Coordinator  |  ESE Special Programs - Adapted Curriculum 
wajihah.harris@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x01800


Chrystal Volianites
Administrative Assistant
chrystal.volianites@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x01510

Christina Bolden

Supervisor  |  Speech-Language and Related Services
christina.bolden@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x04589


Karen Holmes
Administrative Assistant
karen.holmes@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x01556 

Shannon Hammonds

Coordinator  |  Speech and Related Services
shannon.hammonds@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x01525


Karen Holmes
Administrative Assistant
karen.holmes@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x01556 

Dr. Kevin Morris

Coordinator | ESE Special Programs - General Curriculum
kevin.morris@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x01536

Shille Ellison

Coordinator  |  ESE Behavior and Therapeutic Supports and GNETS 
shille.ellison@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x04134


Rebecca Santiago
Administrative Assistant
rebecca.santiago@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x01521