Music Therapy Staff
Amber Weldon-Stephens, EdS, LPMT, MT-BC |
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Department Head and Clinical Training Director
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Contact: [email protected] |
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Amber graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from The University of Georgia, a Master’s degree in multiple and sensory disabilities from Georgia State University and a Specialist degree in special education administration from State University of West Georgia. She began the Music Therapy program in Fulton County thirty-five years ago. Weldon-Stephens has served as the President of the Music Therapy Association of Georgia; President of the Southeastern Region of the American Music Therapy Association and as Council Coordinator for Association Services with the Board of Directors for the American Music Therapy Association. She is also on the faculty of Kennesaw State University and the UGA Redcoat Band Camp. Currently, she is Past President of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
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Joe Bailey, MM, LPMT, MT-BC |
Kirby Carruth, MMT, LPMT, MT-BC |
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Joe holds a Bachelor's degree from South Carolina State University and a Master's degree in Music Therapy from Illinois State University. He was the first male intern in our department. A drummer since the age of two, he's ambidextrous, has performed a six-mallet solo marimba recital, and enjoys jazz, baseball, jam sessions, and mentoring. Joe has been working with the Fulton County School system for fifteen years.
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Kirby graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy, and completed her Master's degree at Georgia College and State University. Her creativity and knowledge of current music is a gift to her students. She is Past-President of the Music Therapy Association of Georgia (MTAG), and has worked with the Fulton County School system for nineteen years.
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RACHEL COON-ARNOTT, MMT, LPMT, MT-BC |
Sophie Coffman, LPMT,
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Rachel graduated from Charleston Southern University with a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy and obtained her Master's degree from Georgia College and State University. She is an avid reader, animal lover, qualitative researcher, and skilled at government relations and Music Therapy. Rachel has been working for the Fulton County School system for twenty-two years.
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Sophie graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy. "Go Dawgs! " She interned with Fulton County's Music Therapy Department during the '23-'24 academic school year. Outside of school, Sophie enjoys reading, taking her dog on walks, drawing, cooking, and writing songs. This is her second year with Fulton County Schools!
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Carlee durden, LPMT,
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NATALIE GENERALLY KIRK, MMED, LPMT, MT-BC 
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Carlee graduated with a Bachelor's from The University of Georgia in Music Therapy. She was an intern in the 2019-2020 year and was immediately hired onto our team for the 2020-2021 school year due to her outstanding work ethic, and creativity. During her classes, she enjoys exposing students to different genres of music, encouraging them to develop their own music preferences. Outside of school, Carlee is currently engaged and planning a wedding. This is her sixth year in Fulton County Schools.
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Natalie graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor’s degree, and from The University of Georgia with a Master’s in music education/therapy. She's an innovative applier of technology to Music Therapy, and a skilled community organizer. She is Past President of the Music Therapy Association of Georgia (MTAG). Natalie has been working for the Fulton County School system for twenty-one years.
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Reece Jennings, LPMT,
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Stephanie Guest, LPMT,
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Reece graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelors degree in Music Education and an Equivalency of Music Therapy. After completing his Music Therapy internship with Fulton County Schools in 2028, Reece then worked for the next 4 years in private practice. He enjoys introducing students to new instruments and encouraging growth through improvisation and instrument-play. An active performer, he plays trombone in multiple ensembles in the metro-Atlanta area, and enjoys cooking and playing with his dogs. This is his fourth year with Fulton County Schools.
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Stephanie graduated from Tennessee Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy. She is active in church and community activities, and brings a deep knowledge of structure and flow to her Music Therapy sessions. Before working for FCS, she served older adults and taught private lessons. Stephanie has been working for the Fulton County School system for twenty-five years.
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Kendall Hanson, MMT, LPMT, MT-BC
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Maddie Hellemn, bcba, lpmt, mt-bc |
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Kendall graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Music (General) and a Psychology minor. She then attended Appalachian State University where she completed her Music Therapy Equivalency and earned a Master’s degree in Music Therapy. Kendall interned with Fulton County’s Music Therapy Department from 2022-2023. This is her second year working professionally for the Fulton County School system. She enjoys painting, hammocking, and watching movies!
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Maddie Hellemn earned her bachelors in Music Therapy from the University of Georgia and completed her internship with FCS during the '22-'23 school year. She returned to UGA for her MS in Applied Behavior Analysis with a focus on special education, becoming a board certified behavior analyst. In her free time Maddie loves reading, doing yoga and playing with her dog, Rocky. Maddie is excited to be back with the Fulton County Music Therapy team. This is her first year working for the Fulton County School system.
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Brianna Henderson, MM, LPMT, MT-BC |
Roy Joyner, MM, LPMT,
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Brianna graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Music Therapy. She completed her internship with Fulton County Schools in 2014-2015. Outside of music, Bri loves to read, travel, and cook. She recently graduated from Colorado State University with her Master's degree in Music. This is her tenth year with Fulton County Schools.
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Roy attended Florida State University, where he received both his Bachelor’s and his Master’s degrees in Music Therapy. He later received his certificate in Educational Leadership from the University of West Georgia. He is an accomplished bassist and a keen observer of client/therapist dynamics. Roy has presented on Music Therapy at numerous conferences: World Congress of Music Therapy, South Eastern Regional Conferences, Georgia Music Educators Conference, and the Woodruff Arts Center Educator Conference. Roy has been a two-time President of the Music Therapy Association of Ga and has served on the executive board of the South Eastern Region. He has been with Fulton County schools for twenty-eight years.
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Marsha Lane, MMT, MED, LPMT, MT-BC
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Harry Lester, MMT, LPMT, MT-BC
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Marsha graduated from The University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees in education, and from Southern Methodist University with a Master’s degree in Music Therapy. She loves outdoor adventure, and has considerable experience working in psychiatric settings. Marsha has been working for the Fulton County School system for thirty years.
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Harry graduated from Radford University with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy, and holds a Master's from Georgia College & State University. Like Marsha, he has worked extensively in the psychiatric setting, has a large fund of knowledge of music, and is an active, highly proficient and expressive performer/singer-songwriter. Harry has been working with the Fulton County School system for seventeen years.
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Shannon O'Donnell, LPMT, MT-BC |
Zoe Reddick, mmt, LPMT,
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Shannon graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy and completed her internship with Fulton County Schools during the '21-'22 school year. During her free time, she enjoys going to the movies, cuddling with her cat, Mori, going on walks and baking. This will be her third year with Fulton County Schools.
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Zoe graduated with her undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance from Reinhardt University. From there she went to Georgia College & State University to get her Master's degree in Music Therapy. Zoe was an intern in '22-'23 at Fulton County Schools where she found her love for Music Therapy in the public-school setting. She loves supporting students achieve academic goals through the use of music. This is her third year with Fulton County Schools.
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shreya Visvanathan Lpmt, Mt-bc
Shreya, from Orlando, graduated from UGA with a bachelors in Music Therapy. She enjoys songwriting for sessions and has the most fun during movement activities in music. Shreya stays involved in her Indian classical dance community. She loves being involved in her dance studio’s productions. This is her sixth year with Fulton County Schools.
