From Governor Kemp's office, here is an excerpt from a recent press release. The first link contains the full press release, and the second link is a survey where you can share your feedback with Vocational Rehabilitation to help improve its services.
"The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board today confirmed Governor Brian Kemp's nomination of Dr. Kirk Shook as Executive Director of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA). Dr. Shook succeeds Chris Wells.
"Dr. Kirk earned three degrees from the University of Georgia — a Bachelor of Science in Education, a Master of Public Administration in Policy Analysis, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. He also holds an Associate of Science in Education from Young Harris College, a certificate in Educational Leadership from the University of Georgia, an Executive Education Certificate in Public Leadership from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and a Certified Public Manager® credential through the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Leadership Institute.
"Dr. Kirk and his wife, Miriam, have two daughters, whom they adopted from foster care in 2025. They live in Bogart and are members of Oconee Fellowship in Watkinsville."
Help Shape Georgia's Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Take the 2026 Survey!
I am reaching out to invite you to participate in an important statewide survey as part of the 2026 Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA).The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) are partnering together to conduct a statewide needs assessment to better understand the vocational rehabilitation service needs of Georgians with disabilities.
Your input is invaluable. The feedback gathered through this survey will directly inform how GVRA and the SRC work together to deliver services, address gaps, and plan for the future.
The survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and is available in both English and Spanish. Your responses are confidential and anonymous and there are no right or wrong answers.