My name is Janet LaGrande and I live in Rockmart, Georgia. I’m the new Pre-ETS Instructor for students with disabilities assigned to the Pathway to Partnerships Grant. My goal is to educate students with disabilities on skills necessary to become independent adults.
     My educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and master’s and specialist degrees in Education. I recently retired from Polk School District as the Exceptional Student Specialist at Rockmart Middle School. After twelve years of teaching students with disabilities and seven years of leading teachers of students with disabilities, I have a great passion for advancing the education of exceptional students. Prior to teaching for Polk School District, I was an accountant at Bekaert Corporation in Rome, Georgia.
     My favorite thing to do in my free time is spend time with family. I have one son, Mitchell, who recently married my now daughter-in-law, Morgan. I’m excited about starting my new position and look forward to working with NWGA Center for Independent Living and Vocational Rehab services.