Nettie Hatcher

Nettie is a passionate advocate for individuals with special needs.  She has served as a pastor, Parent-to-Parent Trainer, as the director of a home health agency developing independent living situations for adults with disabilities and is a certified Mindset Instructor.  She is mother of three sons and a special needs daughter.

roy reeves

Roy is the owner of Reeves Properties.  He is a founding member of Heritage Church and serves ad the Chairman of the Leadership Team.  Married to Cheryle, they have three children, one with Down Syndrome.  They are passionate advocates for Special Needs families.

carla newsome

Carla is co-owner of Funderburk & Newsome CPA's in Moultrie.  She is an active member of First Baptist Church and has served on Moultrie Easter Seals Board of Directors.  She is married to Jack Newsome with two children, one with special needs.  She has dedicated her life to advocating on behalf of special needs families.

Laura reid

Laura has given her life to teaching students with varied abilities in Thomas County Schools for the past 28 years.  She was born and raised in Thomas County and has earned degrees in Special Education (BS), Behavior Disorders (MA),and Specialist in Educational Leadership.  She is passionate about her family, faith and calling which was revealed to her at age 17.

John Edwards

John Edwards is an Executive with Ice House America and has an extensive background in manufacturing and service organizations. He is a member of Heritage Church and is passionate about serving those with special needs. John is married to Dondra, they have three children, one with special needs.

Shannon Powell

Shannon Powell is the mother of three children, one with special needs. She has been in full time pastoral ministry along side her husband for 25 years serving throughout the Southeastern US and in Central Europe. She is a graduate of Liberty University where she received her Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education. Shannon has always been passionate about serving and supporting families in regards to educational planning. She considers it a privilege to serve the special needs community through the ministry of Breathe.