Meet Taylor Lee, longtime Gainesville resident, behavioral therapist specializing in behavioral cognitive counseling and the director of placement with Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta.
Taylor is the oldest of three children and her parents, Wanda and Todd Cannon both are Gainesville residents along with her father Michael Lee.
Taylor attended Lakeview Academy and graduated from North Georgia College & State University and is now a certified addictions counselor.
“I started my journey fresh out of college and worked in a residential program at Arrendale State Prison counseling female addicts and three years later transferred to Gainesville Felony Probation where I currently work now as an behavioral therapist specializing in behavioral cognitive counseling with people who are in the pursuit of overcoming addiction.”
We recently caught up with Taylor to find out more about her interests and love for the Hall County area.
Question: Who are some interesting people you have met in Hall County?
Answer: “Mrs. ‘Tiny’ Hulsey- 4th grade teacher at Lakeview, she is a gem and I was so blessed for her to be my teacher; when I think back about school days she is the one teacher that stands out her warmth and compassion was incredible,” she said. “Also, recovering addicts (participants) individuals that I have had the pleasure to counsel and guide to a road of recovery, they have made a huge impact on my life and being able to see them do a complete 180 and recover from addiction is what motivates me on a daily basis.”
Q: What piece of advice would you give to a crowd of people?
A: “Be kind. You never know a person’s struggle and your smile could be that person’s lifesaver.”
Q: What is your favorite thing about living and working in Hall County?
A: “It is large enough but small enough to have a sense of community and the small town feel, it is nice when I am out to run into a friendly face.”
Q: What is your favorite Hall County restaurant?
A: “Poor Richard’s basement seating.”
Q: What is your passion?
A: “I am director of placement with Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta and have a passion for rescuing dogs in need and adopted a senior golden last year name Alphie.”
The Faces of Hall County is a project to showcase the amazing people that live or work in our community. If you would like to nominate an interesting person to be featured please email babernathy@gonorton.com.
