Special Education and Related Services

In collaboration with the schools, parents and community, the Office of Special Education & Related Services strives to create equitable environments that maximize independence, achievement and inclusivity for students with disabilities.

Name/Title

School Assignment 

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Pamela Battle-Hardy, Director

Director of Special Education & Related Services

  • All Schools

Email Pamela Battle-Hardy

Calandra Coleman, Interim Coordinator

  • Douglass Park Elementary

  • Victory Elementary

  • Churchland Academy

  • PSSP/Help Desk

Email Calandra Coleman

Tomara Carmon-Rogers, Transition Specialist/Supervisor

  • Churchland Elementary School

  • Cradock Elementary School

  • I. C. Norcom High School

  • Simonsdale Elementary School

Email Tomara Carmon-Rogers

Usher Moses, Program Specialist

  • Social and Emotional Support

  • All Schools

Email Usher Moses

Erica Belts, Program Specialist

  • Instructional Support/Behavioral

  • All Schools

Email Erica Belts

Kedra Kelly, Instructional Support

  • All Self-Contained Programs

  • Instructional Support: Reading Autism Support/Behavioral

Email Kedra Kelly

Teresa Howington-Vaughan, Supervisor

  • Hampton Roads Regional Jail

  • New Directions Center

  • Private/Residential Placements/CSA

  • SECEP Programs

Email Teresa Howington-Vaughan

Tynikia Johnson, Transition Specialist/Supervisor

  • Churchland High School

  • Hodges Manor Elementary School

  • Manor High School

  • William E. Waters Middle School

Email Tynikia Johnson

Kellen Knight, Supervisor

Preschool Centers:

  • Churchland Preschool

  • Mt. Hermon Preschool

  • Olive Branch Preschool

Email Kellen Knight

Tenisha Norvell, Supervisor

  • Lakeview Elementary

  • Westhaven Elementary

  • Waterview Elementary

  • Churchland Primary and Intermediate

Email Tenisha Norvell

Dr. Jackie Tate, Supervisor

  • Brighton Elementary

  • Churchland Middle

  • Cradock Middle

  • Parkview Elementary

Email Dr. Jackie Tate

Faith Mitchell, Parent Resource Specialist

  • All Schools

Email Faith Mitchell

Office of Special Education & Related Services:

2801 Turnpike Road

Portsmouth, VA 23707

Phone: 757-393-8658 | Fax: 757-393-5289