Michael and Linda Weinroth

Joined in 2023

Michael Weinroth’s career in Special Education began in 1967 in Jacksonville, FL, first as a teacher for students with physical handicaps and then Head Teacher at the Love Grove Exceptional Child Center before becoming the county-wide Area Specialist for the Physically Handicapped and Hospital Homebound for Duval County Schools. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, his Master’s in Special Education from Mississippi State University, and his Ed.S. from Georgia State University. A job opportunity as a consultant for the physically disabled and other health impaired with the Georgia Department of Education brought him and his wife Linda to Atlanta. After 7 years, he then served for 24 years as Assistant Director of Special Education for Gwinnett County Public Schools in Metro Atlanta before retiring in 2002 (Gwinnett is now one of the largest school districts in the country). Mike and Linda keep busy doing volunteer work for non-profit organizations. They are proud of their 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Mike has been an active member of CEC for over 55 years. He served as President of the Georgia Federation (Unit), represented Georgia on the CEC Board of Governors in the 70’s, and was also President of the national Division for Physically Handicapped and Hospital Homebound. He and Linda, both longtime educators, feel strongly about the vision of CEC, so it was an easy decision to make the commitment to join the Elizabeth Farrell Society.