2024-2025 Executive Board

Dr. Brad Bowling
President
Executive Director Lake Oconee Academy

Dr. MaryKay Berry
President-Elect
Director, Student Services
White County Schools

Dr. Tris Gilland
Emeritus Council Chair
Executive Director, Services for Exceptional Children - Fulton County Schools

Michele Sayles Harris
Past President
Chief of Special Services & Educational Support - Marietta City Schools

Dr. Damita Jones
Vice President
GLRS Director
Middle Georgia RESA

Todd Williford
Secretary
Director of Student Services K-5 - Bryan County Schools

Dr. Kristi-Lee Arrington
Treasurer
Director of Student Services

Dr. Ashly Hunter
CEC Representative
Director
Effington County School District

Rosie Gwin
Parliamentarian
Director of Special Education - Fayette County Schools

Michelle Dye
Professional Learning Chair
Student Services Director - Burke County BOE

Sean Cooper
Legislative Chair
Director - West GA GLRS

Greg McElwee
Legislative Co-Chair
Director - GNETS - Northwest GA GNETS

Tonya Plant
Membership Chair
Coordinator - Northwest Georgia RESA

Kitty Crawford
Communications Chair
Director of Exceptional Education - Troup County Schools

Dr. Cindy Felkins
Strategic Planning Chair
Director of Student Support - Services & Assessment

Jenny Rooks
Research & Innovation
Co-Chairs
Director of Instructional Support - Monroe County Schools

Tiera Bowen
Policy & Procedures Chair
Director of Special Programs - Putnam County Schools

Sarah Burbach
Executive Director
Executive Director
G-CASE

Ex Officio
DOE Liaison
Director, Special Education Services and Supports
GaDOE