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​We're Glad You're Here. 

We're passionate about serving the needs of students in special education programs, their loved ones and the community.

"Let's Talk Schools!"
​ Music Therapy ​January 8, 2025

Season 4, Episode 11:  Superintendent Dr. Looney discusses the Fulton County Schools Music Therapy program, one of the largest in the state.  Guests speakers include Amber Weldon-Stephens, Department Chair and Music Therapist; and Dr. Matt Koperniak, Coordinator of Performing Arts.

Congrats Maddie on your publication!

Madelynne Hellemn, BCBA, LPMT, MT-BC has served as a music therapist in Fulton County Schools for two years. This is her first published work as the first author. She has also collaborated on two separate publications.
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Congrats Zoe on your Interview Feature!

Zoe Reddick, MMT, LPMT, MT-BC has served as a music therapist in Fulton County Schools for four years. She was interviewed on her experiences as a music therapist and has a feature in Reinhardt University's alumni article.
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​Zoe's interview is featured on pages 28-29!

We are all Very Proud of Prahlad!

Prahlad Athimuthu

​Performs America the Beautiful during opening session of the Georgia Music Educators Association Concerence.  January 30, 2025

​Prahlad, a student in Milton High School’s CBI program, “has been deeply involved in Music Therapy since Elementary School... His performances reflect his dedication to sharing the power of music to inspire and positively connect with others..."

Welcome McKayla!

Welcome Back Jessi!
Head over to learn more about, Music Therapy Staff , to read about our most recent hires! ​

How Does it all Differ?

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Welcome '25/'26 interns!

(from left to right)
​Adrianna Sewell, Sydney Levy, MaryAynne Even, Breanna Boyd, Sean Ferencie 
We are so happy you are here!

LPMT, MT-BC

On May 1, 2012, Governor Nathan Deal signed SB 414 into law. This law established licensure for Music Therapist in Georgia. We owe our deepest gratitude to the following people and organizations for their tireless efforts to gain state recognition in Georgia:
        -Rachel Coon-Arnott       
        - Kirby Carruth
        -Jamie George 
        -State task force members                
        -American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
        -Certification Board for Music Therapist (CBMT)

​​Currently, there are only 10 states that have some form of state recognition. All professional Music Therapist should have the credentials LPMT, MT-BC, to ethically practice in Georgia. (LPMT, MT-BC: Licensed Professional Music Therapist, Music Therapist-Board Certified)
IN LOVING MEMORY
In early August 2020, we lost another dear member of our music therapy family, Missy Worden. Ms. Missy was with our MT team for 22 years. We are heart-broken and know that we will never replace her joyful spirit and impeccable talent. In 2012, we lost our beloved David Symons.