Cherokee Mentor named to State Rehab Council

JoEllen Hancock’s district recently shared this post on social media:

Cherokee County School District’s Special Education parent mentor facilitator has been appointed by Governor Brian Kemp and sworn in to serve on the State Rehabilitation Council. Jo Ellen Hancock, who has served in her role with CCSD since 2005, is a longtime advocate and leader in special education, behavioral health, and community engagement. In her role on the Council, she and other appointed members collaborate with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services leaders to develop plans for services and make recommendations to assist people with disabilities achieve employment and independence.

Editor’s Note: JoEllen has a long list of stakeholder involvement around the state and within the GaPMP. She distinguished herself as a Phil Pickens winner in 2011 and longtime member of the Leadership Council serving in several capacities. In 2017 she was named vice chair of the DBHDD Region 1 Advisory Council and also the DBHDD Leadership Council.