The Special Education Department is made up of a diverse group of teachers with various areas of expertise but a common interest in seeing their students be successful, both academically and socially. Our students are a unique blend that come from all walks of life. Therefore, students receive an individualized education with a focus on their strengths and emphasis on improving any weaknesses. Teachers are responsible for an array of academic classes ranging from language arts to math and study skills to health. The Special Education Department also offers programs for students with moderate disabilities, as well as a Vocational Preparatory Program (VPP) for students desiring to enter the workforce after graduating from high school.

Ms. Ginny Allen (Email: Ginny_Allen@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: CP Language Arts

Education: BA English-Birmingham-Southern College, BS Education of Hearing Impaired - University of Montevallo, M.Ed. Interrelated Ed - Brenau University

Ms. Julie Bazuaye (Email: Julie_Bazuaye@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: VPP Social Studies, Problem Solving, World History, Econom, US History

Education: BS Education - University of Ibadan, Nigeria, MS Education - City University of New-York

Ms. Paula Bonaker (Email: Paula_Bonaker@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Reading, Writing, Sophmore & Junior Language Arts

Education: BS Ed. Special Education - Columbus State University, Graduate work in Learning Disabilities

Ms. Mildred Caldwell (Email: Mildred_Caldwell@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: US History, Economics

Education: EdS Leadership - Lincoln Memorial University, M.Ed Special Education - North Georgia College and State University, M.Ed Middle Grades (LA/SS) - North Georgia College and State Uinversity, BS Business Education - North Georgia College and State Uinversity

Mr. Kevin Dove (Email: Kevin_Dove@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Math I, Alebra I

Education: *No information available*

Ms. Lauren Gerba (Email: Lauren_Gerba@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Journalism/Yearbook, Freshman and Sophomore Language Arts

Education: BS Marketing - Georgia State University; Certification in Special Education - UGA

Ms. Susan Harris (Email: Susan_W_Harris@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Study Skills, Freshman CP Language Arts, CP Language Arts

Education: M. Ed. in Special Education and Adult Education - University of Tennessee

Ms. Elfy Horne (Email: elfy_Horne@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: VPP Language Arts, VPP Careers, VPP Math

Education: *No information available*

Mr. Adam Hunter (Email: Adam_Hunter@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Freshman CP Language Arts, Sophmore CP Language Arts, US History

Education: Special Education Interrelated - The University of Georgia

Ms. Billie Jatko (Email: Billie_Jatko@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Physics, Aff. Skills, Chemistry, Sophmore CP Language Arts

Education: Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Masters in Special Education - North Georgia College and State University

Mr. Jimmy Jefferson (Email: Jimmy_Jefferson@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: EBD Self-contained program

Education: B.S. Physical Ed - Gardner-Webb University, B.S. in Interrelated Special Ed. - The University of West Georgia

Ms. Cynthia Kauffman (Email: Cynthia_Kauffman@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Special Education Department Chair

Education: BS Mental Retardation - Florida International University; MS Special Education - Florida International University, National Board Certified Teacher

Ms. Kim Lloyd (Email: Kim_Lloyd@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: US History, World History, Chemistry, Sophmore CP Language Arts

Education: *Information Not Available*

Ms. Erin Mascho (Email: Erin_Mascho@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: Physics, Study Skills

Education: Bachelors of Science- Special Education - Miami University (Ohio)

Mr. Jay Maynard (Email: Jay_Maynard@gwinnett.k12.ga.us)

Classes: *Information Not Available*

Education: B.A. Sociology, B.S. Sports Management - Winston-Salem State University, Master of Education Curriculum & INstruction - University of Phoenix, Master of Education Administration & Supervision - University of Phoenix