Staff

Mindy Elkan, MA, CCC, SLP

Mindy Elkan, MA, CCC, SLP

Founder, Executive Director

David Bouie

David Bouie

Assistant Director

Donna Racher

Donna Racher

Operations Manager

Susan Honea

Susan Honea

Director of Finance

Preschool Teachers

Ms. Niecha

Ms. Niecha

Assistant Director Learning Academy

Ms. Tracolya

Ms. Tracolya

Teacher

K – 12 Teachers

Ms Chelsea

Ms. Chelsea

Teacher

Ms Corey

Ms. Corey

Teacher

Ms. Heather

Ms. Heather

Teacher

Ms. LaRae

Ms. LaRae

Teacher

Ms. Leslie

Ms. Leslie

Teacher

Ms Lori

Ms. Lori

Teacher

Ms. Michelle

Ms. Michelle G.

Teacher

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Ms. Toni

Teacher

Ms. Shaconna

Ms. Shaconna

Teacher

Ms. Shawn

Ms. Shawn

Teacher

Ms. Tacara

Ms. Tacara

Teacher

Ms. Kiruthiga

Ms. Kiruthiga

Paraprofessional

Ms. Taylor T.

Ms. Taylor T.

Teacher

Ms Alexis

Ms. Alexis

Teacher

Ms Loretta

Ms. Loretta

Teacher

Ms Angela

Ms. Angela

Teacher

Ms. JoJo

Ms. JoJo

Teacher

Ms Tiara

Ms. Tiara

Teacher

Ms. Tammi

Ms.Tammi

Teacher

Ms. Shelia

Ms. Shelia

Paraprofessional

Vocational Academy

Ms. Crystal

Ms. Crystal

Lead Vocational Coach

Mr. Walter

Mr. Walter

Vocational Coach

Ms. Michelle

Ms. Michelle

Vocational Coach

Mr. Bobby

Mr. Bobby

Vocational Coach

Ms. Jaffe

Ms. Jaffee

Vocational Coach

Ms. Chloe

Ms. Chloe

Vocational Coach

Mr. O

Mr. O

Vocational Coach

Ms. Sati

Ms. Sati

Vocational Coach

Reading Specialists

Mr. Rainer

Mr. Rainer

Lead Reading Specialist

Ms. Rhonda

Ms. Rhonda 

Reading Specialist

Ms. Rebecca

Ms. Rebecca

Reading Specialist

Ms Jenna

Ms. Jenna

Reading Specialist

Specials

Ms Alesha

Ms. Alesha

Music Teacher

Gabby Orasno

Ms. Gabby

Physical Education Teacher

Liana Gibson

Ms. Liana

Life Sklls Teacher

Board of Directors

Mindy Elkan

Mindy Elkan, MA, CCC, SLP

Executive Director
MDE School

Art Cohen

Art Cohen

President of the Board

Ted Kalgreen

Ted Kallgren

Treasurer

Ben Needle, Secretary of Board

Ben Needle

Secretary of the Board

Ron Chanin

Ron Chanin

Board Member

Jeremy Fort, Board Member

Jeremy Fort

Board Member

Alicia James

Alicia James

Board Member

Scott Garber, Treasurer of Board

Scott Garber

Board Member

Luke Mashburn

Luke Mashburn

Board Member

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Who We Are

MDE School is the only special education school in the Atlanta metro area supporting neurodiverse students from preschool through early adulthood. As a nonprofit private school, we provide personalized education for students with developmental delays who may not thrive in traditional settings.

Our tailored academics, enrichment programs, and life skills training empower each student to reach their full potential in a supportive, nurturing environment. When ready, students can transition seamlessly to MDE Vocational Academy on our campus, serving young adults ages 15+ with a focus on vocational, life, and social skills.

Our experienced team specializes in working with students with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, communication disorders, and other learning differences supporting each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth at their own pace.

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Address

1517 Johnson Ferry Rd Unit 100
Marietta, GA 30062, United States

Phone

(770) 971-4633

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Before and after school care

Before School Care
starts at 8:00 am

After School Care
until 6:00 pm Mon - Thurs
until 5:00 pm on Fridays

Before and afterschool care is available for an extra fee.

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