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Exceptional Student Education
Phone - (770) 957-8086 Click Here for Fax NumbersThe 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.
Meet The Team

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Latrina M. Coxton
Executive Director | Special Services and Educational Support
latrina.coxton@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.6601
ESE Department Bookkeeper | Lindsay Timbs
lindsay.timbs@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.6601 x01507
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Dr. Linda Buck
Director of Compliance and Related Services | Exceptional Student Education
linda.buck@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086
Administrative Assistant | Melanie Sloan
melanie.sloan@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 01502

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LaTonya Brown
Director of Instruction | Exceptional Student Education
latonya.brown@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086
Administrative Assistant | Michaela Moore
michaela.moore@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 01539

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Shaunte Green
Coordinator | ESE Compliance (Elementary)
shaunte.green@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086
Administrative Assistant Rita Knight-Smith
rita.knightsmith@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 01509

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Dr. Adrian "Desean" Thomas
Coordinator | ESE Compliance (Elementary)
Administrative Assistant | Rita Knight-Smith
rita.knightsmith@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 01509

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Tanya Nicolle Grant
Coordinator | ESE Compliance (Secondary)
tanya.grant@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086
Administrative Assistant | Rita Knight-Smith
rita.knightsmith@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 01509

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Shandra Christopher
Coordinator | ESE Elementary School Instruction
shandra.christopher@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086
Administrative Assistant | Deborah Creech
deborah.creech@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 01508
Professional Learning Specialist | Tammy Burch
tammy.burch@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086

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Amy Zahn
Coordinator | ESE Special Programs (Elementary)
amy.zahn@henry.k12.ga.us| 770.957.8086 ext. 04589
Administrative Assistant | Chrystal Volianites
chrystal.volianites@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 01510

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Dr. Angel Fletcher
Compliance Manager | Exceptional Student Education
angel.fletcher@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 01513

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Yolanda Brown-Bloodworth
Compliance Manager | Exceptional Student Education
ybrownbloodworth@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 04315

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Dr. Comeletta Hudgins
Compliance Manager | Exceptional Student Education
comeletta.hudgins@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 04139

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Yetta Smith
Coordinator | ESE Secondary Instruction
yetta.smith@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 04549
Administrative Assistant | Deborah Creech
deborah.creech@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 01508
Professional Learning Specialist | LaTesha Lindsey
latesha.lindsey@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 04170

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Vacant
Coordinator | ESE Secondary Programs
@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 01550
Administrative Assistant | Chrystal Volianites
chrystal.volianites@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext.01510

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Shannon Hammonds
Coordinator | Speech and Related Services
shannon.hammonds@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 01525
Administrative Assistant | Karen Holmes
karen.holmes@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 01556

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Dr. Kevin Morris
Supervisor | Speech-Language and Related Services
kevin.morris@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 01536

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Shille Ellison
Coordinator | ESE Behavior and Therapeutic Supports/GNETS
shille.ellison@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 04134
Administrative Assistant | Rebecca Santiago
rebecca.santiago@henry.k12.ga.us | 770.957.8086 ext. 01521