Service Providers

Angel Jones, M.Ed

Special Education Specialist/Dyslexia Therapist

Founder/Owner of GCES

Masters of Education in Special Education from William Carey University

Masters of Education in Dyslexia Therapy from William Carey University

Mrs. Jones has over 18 years experience as a Special Education Teacher and Case Manager in the public school system and providing private services.  This includes teaching students with a wide range of learning disabilities, especially those with Dyslexia.  She has numerous hours of continuing education credits in the area of Autism and Related Developmental Disorders.  She also has training and experience in a variety of specialized interventions and programs designed to address specific learning needs.  Mrs. Jones is able to help families navigate through the special education system and help get their child the services that are most beneficial for their development and education in and out of school.

Billi Sumrall, MS CCC/SLP

ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Master of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders from Southeastern Louisiana University

Bachelor of Science in Speech & Hearing Science from the University of South Alabama

Mrs. Billi has 28 years experience working as a speech-language pathologist.  She has provided services for students in Pre-K through high school.  

She currently provides services for after-school and summer sessions.

Dr. Becky Turner

Psychologist

Bachelor of Science in Special Education from University of Wisconsin

Master of Science in Specific Learning Disabilities from University of South Alabama

Education Doctorate in School Psychology from Auburn University

Dr. Turner has 14 years experience as a special education teacher and 30 years experience as a school psychologist.  She spent one year as the Director of a mental health clinic, Children's Health Fund, and 4 years as an adjunct professor for the University of Southern Alabama.  She has conducted countless assessments for students with suspected learning disabilties to help determine achievement and functional levels, eligibility for special education services, and the presence of other learning deficits.

Jayme Snead, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Applied Behavior Analysis certification coursework at Arizona State University. 

Master of Education in the Education from Liberty University

Bachelor of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University

Mrs. Jayme loves being with the kids she works with and seeing them learn and experience new things.  She loves knowing that what she does has a direct impact on improving quality of ife for the kids she serves.  She has received training in Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment for ABA.  She is a military wife and mother of three beautiful children.  She brings her passion for life and helping others into the workplace everyday.

Amber Robertson, MA, BCBA, LBA

Amber Robertson, M.A., BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Masters of Arts in Exceptional Student Education, emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of West Florida 

Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Studies from the University of Southern Mississippi

Amber has seven years experience delivering ABA services both in Florida and on the MS Gulf Coast. Amber is also trained in Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment for ABA, and will be able contribute her experiences to our team.  Amber loves watching our clients grow, learn, and thrive.  She brings her passion and enthusiasm to GCES each day and shares it with our staff and clients.  

Amber Robertson, MA, BCBA, LBA

Rachelle Swan, M.A., BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Clinic Operations Manager

Masters of Arts in Exceptional Student Education, emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of West Florida 

Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi

Rachelle has been delivering ABA services on the MS Gulf Coast for five years.  She brings lots of heart, dedication, and hard work to our team and her clients.  She is trained in Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment for ABA, and Trauma-Informed Care.  Rachelle is our Safety-Care Trainer and helps ensure that all staff are equipped with the tools needed to handle the most challenging situations with care and dignity.  

Amber Robertson, MA, BCBA, LBA

Madison Kelly, M.A., BCBA, LBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Masters of Arts in Exceptional Student Education, emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of West Florida 

Bachelor of Science from the Mississippi State University

Madison has been delivering ABA services at GCES going on three years as an Registered Behavior Technician.  As her desire grew to do more, she pursued her certification as a BCBA.  Her hard work and determination are seen in her accomplishments and her dedication to her clients. She is trained in Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment for ABA and Trauma-Informed Care. Her fun and energetic personality are one of the many things that makes her a joy to work with!tr

Honey Brooks, OTR/L, MOT

Occupational Therapist

Master of Occupational Therapy from Bellmont University 

Mrs. Honey has 25 years of experience helping individuals with occupational skills, sensory intergration, and motor skills.  While most of her career was spent in geriatrics, she began her journey in pediatrics and has a passion for early intervention and helping our younger children reach their full potential!

Meaghan Diaz, M.Ed

Middle/High school teacher

Certified Special Education Teacher /Dyslexia Therapist 

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from William Carey University

Special Education Endorsement for Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Master of Education in Dyslexia Therapy from William Carey University

Mrs. Meaghan has 15 years of experience in education including general education, inclusion, specialized interventions, and leading a self-contained special education classroom.  Mrs. Meaghan takes her knowledge and experience to meet each child whereever they are in their current abilities and creates targeted instruction to help them grow and overcome academic obstacles.  Our students at GCES have shown amazing growth in her classes and we can't wait see what others will accomplish through her services here!

Stacy Farwell, M.A.

Middle/High school teacher

Bachelor of Psychology from William Carey University

Minor in English

Master of Science in Biblical Counseling from William Carey University

Mrs. Stacy has 15 years of experience in education including general education, inclusion, specialized remediation, and music. She has a passion for sharing her love of Christ and empowers students to be their best selves. She is a youth leader at Lighthouse Baptist Church in D'Iberville and uses her education and experience to provide biblical counseling to those in need.  Mrs. Stacy brings her love for life and learning into the classroom each day. 

Abi Whitaker

Elementary teacher

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from University of Southern Mississippi (pending)

Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education from MS Gulf Coast Community College

Registered Behavior Technician, BACB

Mrs. Abi is joining the GCES Academy micro-school as she finalizes her degree in Early Childhood Education.  She has over four years of experience in education as a preschool teacher, kindergarten assistant, homeschool teacher, and interventionist. She is formally trained in Project Read to use Orton-Gillingham, multi-sensory methodology for Reading and Langauge instruction.  She is a Registered Behavior Technician with skills to help children maximize their learning potential in various environments. Mrs. Abi has already experienced great success with her students, seeing them progress through entire grade levels in a short period of time. She presents excitement and energy in the classroom that encourages learning on all levels.

Jesica Hage, M.Ed

Certified Special Education Teacher

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Mississippi State University

Master of Education in Special Education from University of South Mississippi

Mrs. Jesica is leading the way in GCES's Transition Classroom.  She has taken on the task to help students develop essential skills that will enable them to learn and thrive in the classroom setting.  She brings years of experience working in special education and raising her own children.  She demonstrates compassion and flexibiity to make sure each child reaches their full potential.

Amy Le, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist 

Bachelor of Science from Southeastern Louisiana University

Master of Science from Southeastern Louisiana University 

Amy is a seasoned speech-language pathologist with licensing in LA and MS and a national certification. Amy has 7+ years of post graduate experience.  Her expertise spans speech sound disorders, language delays and disorders, social language differences, stuttering, augmentative and alternative communication modalities, and feeding difficulties.  She is dedicated to providing naturalistic, play-based, and neurodiverse affirming therapy.