Special Services & Educational Support
The Special Services & Education Support 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

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

Jodye Rowe-Callaway
Director of Instruction | Exceptional Student Education
jodye.rowecallaway@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
Niema Gordon
Administrative Assistant
niema.gordon@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

Laurie Van Patten
Coordinator | ESE Pre-k and Elementary Instruction
Laurie.VanPatten@henry.k12.ga.us
770.957.8086 x
