CASE Conf 2025

Damita James
CASE Treasurer
CASE


For over 25 years Dr. Damita James has served as a special educator and led teachers and leaders in various settings including elementary and high school, teacher of the visually impaired, and special education administrator both in a district and currently at a regional education service agency where she serves as the Assistant Executive Director and GLRS Director. Dr. James is a certified trainer for IIRP Restorative Practices, Emotional Poverty 1 and 2 and Check & Connect. She loves to support new teachers and work with coaches through the Teacher Provider Retention Program (TPRP) for new special education teachers in Georgia. She has presented at national, state, and regional conferences on best practices for co-teaching, high-leverage practices, specially designed instruction, equity, and teacher wellness. Dr. James is a huge advocate for the self-care of educators and believes that we must use our experiences as opportunities for growth in our in our personal and professional lives. Her motto, "Just Breathe" serves as a reminder that we can get through anything, one breath-at-a-time.

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