This will be my 16th year of teaching students with autism and intellectual disabilities here at Hickory Flat.  I was a paraprofessional in a classroom for students with severe and profound intellectual disabilities for a year before I was a teacher.  I have also worked at a preschool.  Before I was in the education field, I worked as a foster care social worker at DFCS.

     I went to Eagle's Landing High School here in Henry County.  I got my bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Georgia.  I have a master's degree in education with a concentration in multiple and severe disabilities from Georgia State University. 

     I have lived in Georgia all my life.  I am married and have a 9 year old son who is in 4th grade this year at HFE.  I also have a 13 year old son that attends UGMS .  We have one dog and fish.  

     I love to be constantly going and doing things with friends and family.  Traveling is one of our favorite things.  I also enjoy camping, hiking, outdoor festivals, shopping, attending sporting events(especially UGA football and Braves games), going to concerts and other performances, and spending time with friends and family.

     I love working with children with autism.  It is very rewarding to see them overcome challenges and make progress.  There is never a dull moment in our class!      

 

 

     Hi! I'm Jodie Hough.  I have lived in Henry County all my life and graduated from Stockbridge High.  I am married and have two children.  I have a son who is in the marines and a daughter who works for Atlanta Fork Lifts.  I love animals and have two dogs and a cat.  I worked as a substitute teacher before I started working as a paraprofessional.  I have worked in the classroom for students with autism with Mrs. Harris for 12 years and I can't imagine doing anything else!  I love the students and enjoy seeing them reach even the smallest milestones!   

 

Hi.  I'm Jessica Childs.  This will be my second year working with in the classroom with Mrs. Sam and Mrs. Jodie.  I have 2 children.  My son is in first grade at HFE and my daughter is in 7th grade at UGMS.  I am currently in school studying early childhood education.