About GaCLD

Our Mission

The Georgia Council for Learning Disabilities (GCLD) is a statewide organization that promotes evidence-based teaching, collaboration, research, leadership, and advocacy within the state of Georgia. GCLD is composed of professionals who represent diverse disciplines and are committed to enhancing the education and quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities and others who experience challenges in learning.

 Our Vision

 Our vision is to increase and improve educational opportunities and quality of life options for individuals with learning disabilities and others who experience challenges in learning. To accomplish this, our vision is to include all educators, researchers, administrators and support personnel who work or interact with said individuals.


Our Goals

2024-2026 BOARD MEMBERS

President

Catherine Howerter, Ph.D.

Senior Lecturer

University of North Texas

cshowerter@gmail.com 

Secretary

Tonya Cooper, M.Ed.

Instructor, Elementary and Special Education

Georgia Southern University

tcooper@georgiasouthern.edu

Treasurer

Caitlin Criss, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Special Education

Georgia Southern University

ccriss@georgiasouthern.edu 

Past President

Cynthia Massey, Ph.D. 

Assistant Professor of Special Education

Georgia Southern University

cynthiamassey@georgiasouthern.edu 

COMMITTEE LEADERS

Bylaws

Karin Fisher, Ph.D

Associate Professor of Special Education

Georgia Southern University

kfisher@georgiasouthern.edu 

Communications & Membership

Courtney Toledo, Ed.D. Candidate

Instructor, Elementary & Special Education

Georgia Southern University

ctoledo@georgiasouthern.edu