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Head of
School:
Emory Latta
Mr. Latta, the Headmaster, earned his B.S. degree from the
University of Alabama and his M.S. degree from Troy
University Dothan. In addition to principal, he also is the
head football coach at PCS. His wife's name is Debbie, and
he has six children - Christina, Jeffrey, Ryan, Lindsey, Brooks, and Emily Anne. Mr. Latta enjoys golf, strength
training, and cardio exercises.
The Logic and
Rhetoric School Principal:
Kathy Compton
Mrs. Compton, the Logic and Rhetoric School Principal,
earned a B.S. degree in Marketing and a B.S. degree in
Secondary Math Education. She and her husband, Barry, have
two children, Kevin and Cassie. Mrs. Compton enjoys eating,
sleeping, water activities, and teaching math.
The Grammar
School Principal:
Darlene Jones
Mrs. Jones is the Grammar School Principal at Providence.
She has a B.S. degree in Biology and a M.S. degree in
Secondary Education. She began teaching at PCS its
first year as a 6th grade teacher. Her husband, Pat,
is a local attorney. They have two daughters.
Peyton and Allden, both graduates of PCS.
Mrs. Jones likes reading, gardening, and spending time with
her family.
Administrative Team:
Teresa DeWeese
Mrs. DeWeese is the Office Administrator at PCS.
She and her husband, Al,
have two married children and three grandchildren. Mrs. DeWeese enjoys
gardening, reading, cooking, photography, and spending time
with her family.
Patricia Elliot
Mrs. Elliott is the Financial Administrator at
Providence. She and her husband have two grown children, and two
grandchildren. She enjoys reading and playing in the dirt.
Chris Fain
Mr. Fain is the Boys Athletic Director and the Dean of Men. He also
teaches 9-12 grade physical education and coaches JV football and
Varsity Boys Basketball. He earned his B.A. degree in
History/Secondary Education from Covenant College. He is
married to Lindsey Fain, who also teaches at PCS. Mr. Fain
enjoys basketball, tennis, golf, reading, and video games.
Lindsey Fain
Mrs. Fain is the Girls Athletic Director and the Dean of
Women. She also teaches 7-12 grade girls physical education
and coaches Varsity Girls Soccer.
Mrs. Fain has a B.A. degree in Science and Social Studies Education
from Covenant College. She is married to Chris Fain, who also
teaches at PCS. She enjoys working out, playing tennis, and
reading.
Debbie
O'Dell
Mrs. O'Dell is the Administrative Assistant at Providence. She and her
husband, Pat, have two children, Kaitlin and Nathan. Mrs.
O'Dell enjoys reading.
Cathy
Oldfield
Mrs. Oldfield is the secretary for the Logic & Rhetoric School
Principal. Her husband, Bill, is the varsity volleyball coach.
They have two children, Rebecca and Brian. Brian is a 2007
graduate of PCS and is enjoying continuing his education at the
University of Alabama. Mrs. Oldfield enjoys reading and
working with Stephen Ministry at her church.
Kendall
Palmer
Mrs. Palmer is the Logic and Rhetoric Schools Guidance Counselor.
She earned her B.S. degree in Family and Consumer Science Education
from Auburn University and her M.A. degree in School Counseling from
Troy University. She and her husband, David, have two
children, Anna Caroline and Camille. Mrs. Palmer enjoys
sewing, tennis, scrapbooking, and shopping.
Greg Walker
Mr. Walker is the Buildings and Grounds Administrator at Providence.
He has a B.S. degree in Management from the University of West
Florida. He
and his wife, Donna, have two sons, Cody and Spencer. Mr. Walker enjoys woodworking and hunting.
Bonnie Wright
Mrs. Wright is the First Presbyterian Preschool Director,
and the Academic Supervisor at PCS. She has a B.A.
degree in Education from Covenant College. She and her
husband, Ken, have a son, Mark, who is married to
Kara, and a daughter, Lauren, who is married to Josh Reif.
Lauren and Josh are both graduates of PCS.
Mrs. Wright enjoys reading, traveling, and spectator sports
(Go Eagles!).
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Office Staff:
Debi Carlisle
Mrs. Carlisle is a
receptionist at Providence. She is married to Jerry Carlisle
and has five children - Clay, Felicia, Stephanie, Robby, and Sara,
who attends PCS. She also has four grandsons - Tre, Adam,
Blake, and Landon. Mrs. Carlisle enjoys attending Sara's
athletic events, spending time with her family, traveling, and
reading.
Peggy
Charlton
Mrs.
Charlton is a receptionist at Providence. She is a native of Dothan,
and is married to Keith Charlton. They have three children. Mrs. Charlton
enjoys reading, the beach, and the mountains.
Patricia Godwin
Mrs. Godwin is the Scrip Coordinator at PCS. She and her
husband, Joe, have two sons, Dajun and Rowan. Mrs. Godwin
enjoys hunting, scrapbooking, and any outdoor activity.
Carol
McKnight
Mrs. McKnight
is the Catered Lunch Coordinator for the Grammar School and also
assists in the Financial Office. She is married to Dennis
McKnight, and they have one son, Dylan, who is a student at
Providence. Mrs. McKnight enjoys reading, scrapbooking,
traveling to the beach, the lake, the mountains, and especially to
Alabama football games.
Jan Murray
Mrs. Murray is the
Office Secretary at PCS.
Teresa Thompson
Mrs. Thompson is the catered lunch coordinator and athletic
secretary at PCS. She has a B.S. degree in Business
Administration from the University of Alabama. She and
her husband, Alan, have two children, Trey and Tristan.
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The
Grammar School:
Shelley Bartlett
Mrs. Bartlett teaches 5th grade at PCS.
Jennifer
Belden
Mrs. Belden teaches Physical Education at Providence. She has a Bachelor's degree in
Biology and a minor in military science. She and
her husband, Kevin, have five children - Victoria,
Tyler, Brooke, Jade, and Chloe. Mrs. Belden enjoys
running and reading.
Julie Brown
Mrs. Brown teaches 3rd grade at Providence. She has a B.S.
degree in Education from Troy University and a M.S.
degree in Early Childhood Education from Troy University
Dothan. She and her husband, Todd, have two
daughters, Jacy and Janie. Mrs. Brown enjoys
caring for and spending time with her family, singing,
and snorkeling.
Tammy Bruner
Mrs. Bruner teaches 4th grade at Providence.
She graduated from Troy State University with a B.S.
in Elementary Education. She is married to Jay
Bruner. They have two children, Jacob and
Olivia. She loves
being with her family and taking small day trips
around our area. She also enjoys reading,
gardening, cooking, riding bikes, and scrapbooking.
Kitsy Burns
Mrs. Burns teaches 4th and 5th grade Latin at PCS. She
received her degree from The Woman's College of Georgia. She
and her husband, Henry, have three sons. When she has some
spare time, Mrs. Burns enjoys gardening and cooking.
Gena
Coates
Mrs. Coates
teaches 6th grade at PCS. She is the wife of
Stacey Coates and the mother of three PCS students. She is a
graduate of Troy University, and holds a Florida certificate in
Middle School Mathematics, as well as an Alabama teaching
certificate. Mrs. Coates has ten years of teaching experience
in Florida and Alabama public schools. She has been a varsity
head coach for volleyball, cross country, and tennis, and head coach
for JH softball and basketball. She presently serves as our JH
volleyball coach.
Shera Cooley
Mrs. Cooley teaches 6th
grade math and Bible at Providence. She has a B.S. degree in
Elementary Education from Troy State. She and her husband,
Van, have four daughters, Beth, Brooke, Savanna, and Suzanna.
Mrs. Cooley enjoys white water rafting, collecting antique milk
glass, and gardening.
Holly
Gagliano
Mrs. Gagliano teaches 6th grade
Literature and Grammar. She has a B.S. degree in Elementary
Education from Troy University, and is currently working on her
Masters degree. Mrs. Gagliano and her husband, Philip, have
two children, Josie and Gracie. She enjoys scrapbooking,
camping, and spending time with her family.
Kathy
Galati
Mrs. Galati
teaches 5th grade at PCS. She has a B.S. degree in Elementary
Education and a M.A. degree in Reading. She and her husband,
Frank, have one daughter, Leslie Ann. Prior to coming to PCS,
Mrs. Galati taught for fourteen years in New York. She enjoys
reading, music, traveling with her family, and NASCAR. Mrs.
Galati and her husband feel blessed to be back in the South and
serving together in the ministry of PCS!
Stephanie Gilland
Mrs. Gilland
teaches 1st grade at Providence. She graduated from Troy
University at Dothan with a degree in Early Childhood Education.
She and her husband, Tim, have two sons, Spencer and Parker.
Mrs. Gilland enjoys spending time with her family, reading, going to
the beach, and loves being a teacher of young children!
Alden Godfrey
Mrs. Godfrey has been teaching 1st grade for more than 15 years, and
is an original staff member of PCS. She has her B.A.
degree from Auburn University. She and her husband,
Bobby, have two sons, Will and Cory, two
granddaughters, and a cocker spaniel, Abby Grace.
She enjoys grandmothering Lauren Elizabeth.
Kay Hamner
Mrs. Hamner, a 2nd grade teacher at Providence, has been teaching
approximately 20 years. She is a graduate of Dothan High School
and earned her B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education from Auburn
University. She and her husband, Steve, have two children,
Jordan and Brock. Mrs. Hamner says that when she is not
driving the family taxi cab, she enjoys gardening, scrapbooking,
cooking, and going to the lake with family and pets.
Karon
Holley
Mrs. Holley teaches 3rd grade at Providence. She has a B.S.
degree in Education from Troy University Dothan. She and her
husband, Vaudy, have two children. Jeremy and his wife, Karin,
live in Huntsville and Karrie and her husband, Brian Hart, live in
Newnan, Georgia. Mrs. Holley has one grandchild - Holley Marie
Hart. She enjoys reading and sewing.
Cyndy
Horner
Mrs. Horner teaches third grade at Providence and has a B.S. degree
in Middle Grades Education from Berry College in Rome, Georgia.
She and her husband, Stephen, have one daughter, Lauren Elizabeth.
Mrs. Horner enjoys gardening, crafts, scrapbooking, and reading.
Liz Host
Mrs. Host is a
2nd grade teacher. She graduated with a B.ed.
from Gloucestershire University, U.K. She has taught in both
England and the U.S. and is happy to answer questions on her
experiences! She currently lives in Dothan with her husband,
Matt Elofson, who is a reporter at the Dothan Eagle. She
enjoys teaching, exercising, traveling, weekends and holidays, and
spending time with family and friends.
Sue Killebrew
Mrs. Killebrew teaches Grammar School music at Providence. She
has a B.S. degree from Samford University and a Master of Church
Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mrs. Killebrew
has three daughters, Shanna, Skylar, and Susan. She
enjoys photography, mystery novels, and scrapbooking.
Melissa Knight
Mrs. Knight is a 2nd grade teacher at PCS. She is a 1995
graduate of Troy State University Dothan where she earned her B.S.
degree in Elementary Education. She has been teaching in
private schools since graduation. Mrs. Knight says that it was
through much prayer and waiting on God that He opened the door to
allow her to be a part of His work at PCS. Her goal as a
Christian educator is to help her students to develop into
God-loving, Bible-believing, self-motivated, divergent, life long
learners. She and her husband, Kevin, have two children, Kory
Matthew, and Kassidy Morgan.
Lindsey Longchamp
Ms.
Longchamp is a library aide at PCS and is a PCS graduate.
She received a B.S. in education from Troy University at
Dothan. She enjoys exercising, reading, and spending time
with friends and family.
Courtney Mann
Mrs.
Mann teaches 4th grade at Providence. She
graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. degree in
education. She received a masters degree from Troy
University. She and her husband, Chris, have two sons,
Carter and Dowling. Mrs. Mann enjoys art, reading,
gardening, and cultivating life long friendships.
Tracey Payne
Mrs. Payne
teaches 5th grade at PCS. She has a Masters Degree in
Elementary Education from Troy University. She and her
husband, Paul, have three children, Joe, Gabe, and Hannah.
Mrs. Payne is originally from Winfield, a small town north of
Tuscaloosa.
Kari Beth Price
Mrs. Price teaches 2nd Grade at Providence. She has a
Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family
Studies from Auburn University and a Master's degree in
Elementary Education from Troy University Dothan.
Eleatha Ross
Mrs. Ross teaches 4th grade at Providence. She has an
A.A. degree from Chipola Jr. College and a B.S. degree
in Education from Samford University. She is married to
Jeff Ross, the Director of Columbia Baptist Association
Ministry Center. She has two daughters, Melea and
Emalee. Both girls are graduates of PCS and Troy University.
Mrs. Ross also has a precious grandson, Tyson. She enjoys
spending time with family and friends, reading, jigsaw
puzzles, and yard sales.
Jordan Sanders
Mrs. Sanders teaches 6th grade history and literature at PCS.
She has a B.S. degree in Elementary Education and a M.A. degree in
Learning Disabilities. She and her husband, Mark, have three
children, Laurin, Layne, and Zac. Mrs. Sanders enjoys
hand-tinting photographs, scrapbooking, and sewing.
Tiffany
Sullivan
Mrs. Sullivan is
a Grammar School aide at PCS. She and her husband Aubrey have
two Providence students, Meagan and Hayden.
Sheila Wallace
Mrs. Wallace is a Grammar School aide at PCS. She has an
Associates degree. She and her husband, Steve,
have three children, Jared, Tyler, and Kristen.
Mrs. Wallace enjoys playing the piano and crafts.
Elizabeth Welch
Mrs. Welch is a first grade teacher at Providence. She has a B.S. degree in Mental Health and a B.S. degree in Early Childhood
Education from Georgia State University. She and her husband,
John, have two children, Kathryn and Andrew. They also have a
dog named Bobby. Mrs. Welch enjoys walking, swimming,
crocheting, and missionary work.
Kara Wright
Mrs. Wright teaches 1st-5th grade Art. She graduated from
Covenant College with a Bachelor's degree in Art. She is
married to Mark Wright and enjoys art, travel, sports, family, and
working out. Mrs. Wright coaches girls junior varsity soccer
and is the assistant girls varsity soccer coach.
Carolyn Wynja
Ms. Wynja teaches 4th grade at PCS.
Catherine Youngblood
Mrs. Youngblood teaches first grade. She has a
B.S. in Education from West Georgia College and a M.S.
degree in Education from Troy University Dothan.
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The Logic & Rhetoric School:
Valentina Adams
Mrs. Adams
teaches Rhetoric School Literature. She has a B.S. degree
in English Education from the home of the Golden Panthers - Florida
International University. Mrs. Adams is married to Mr. Adams
and they have three wonderful children - Troy, Grant, and Faith.
In 2004, God called the Adams' Family to move to Dothan from sunny
Miami, Florida. Mrs. Adams enjoys reading at the beach,
shopping at Target, drinking coffee at Starbucks, and is eagerly
awaiting the arrival of Publix to the beautiful "Circle City."
Mary
Beth Downey
Mrs. Downey
teaches 10th grade English at PCS. She graduated from Auburn
University with a B.S. in English and History Education and has
taught grades 9-11 in both public and private schools. She
enjoys reading, Auburn football, baking, and frequent trips to the
Gulf of Mexico.
Deborah
Borcik
Mrs. Borcik
teaches 7th and 8th grade math at Providence.
Kelle
Buckles
Mrs. Buckles is
the secretary for the Logic & Rhetoric School. She and her husband,
Bruce, have two daughters at Providence, Natalie and Brooke. She
enjoys sewing (when she has time) and baking.
Robert (Bo) Grice
Dr. Grice teaches Logic and Rhetoric School Bible and history.
He has a B.S. degree in Psychology and History and a M.S. degree in
Counseling Psychology from Troy University Dothan. Dr. Grice
also has a MAR in Religion and a Ph. D. from Liberty University. He and his wife, Denita,
have four children - Heather, Melissa, Taylor, and Robbie. He
enjoys being a "media junkie."
Dana Gunter
Mrs. Gunter teaches Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Algebra II, and Spanish II at PCS.
She has a B.S. degree and a Master's degree in
Secondary Math Education from Auburn University.
Her husband, John, serves as a missionary to Hispanics in Southeast
Alabama. They have two sons, Daniel and Luke. Before coming to Providence, the Gunters served as
missionaries in the Dominican Republic. Mrs. Gunter enjoys scrapbooking and reading Christian
novels.
Dave Hébert
Mr. Hébert is Providence's
Christian Worldview Director, and he oversees PCS missions,
as well as assisting with Rhetoric Bible classes. He and his wife, Paula,
have been married for 30 years and have four
children, Jodye, Alyssa, Andy, and Jordan. He and his family
served as missionaries in Japan from 1990-2005. He is
currently pursuing a master's degree in Bible from
Birmingham Theological Seminary. Mr. Hébert is a
former professional musician and continues to participate in
music ministry in his home church and at PCS.
Jayson Kirk
Mr. Kirk received his
B.A. in Theology with a minor in Bible from the Baptist
College of Florida. When he was eleven years old, God saved
him and called him to the Gospel ministry. Before he became
the Minister of Music at New Hinson Baptist Church in Fayette, Alabama, he served as a youth minister in Holmes
County, FL for two and a half years. He is married to
the love of his life, Jennifer, and enjoys cooking, anything
outdoors, basketball, reading, playing with his black
Labrador, Bama, all things Florida State, and spending time
with his wife. He
currently teaches Logic School Bible.
Mary Langford
Mrs.
Langford
teaches Algebra I and Algebra II. She has a B.S. degree in
Mathematics and a Master's degree in Secondary Education
from Troy State University. She and her husband, Donnie,
have 3 grown children and 8 grandchildren. She enjoys
keeping her grandchildren, reading, and vacationing with her
family.
Mitzi Moore
Mrs. Moore teaches 7th grade
Geography and 8th grade Civics at PCS. She has a B.S.
degree in Elementary Education from the University of
Alabama. She and her husband, Bobby, have two
children, Mitchell and Morgan. She enjoys reading,
scrapbooking, and traveling with her family.
Josh Pierce
Mr. Pierce teaches 7th and 8th
grade Latin.
Marla Reynolds
Mrs. Reynolds teaches 7th &
8th grade English. She has a B.S. degree in English
Education and over 20 years of teaching experience.
She and her husband, Gary, have two children, Drew and
Kaitlin.
Jennifer Sanders
Mrs.
Sanders earned her B.S. degree from Troy University. She and
her husband, Brad, have two children, Brenley Kathryn and
Bradley Kade. She is very excited to share her passion for
drawing and art through a classical Christian program, for
all His glory and honor. Besides drawing, Mrs. Sanders
enjoys photography, swimming, and spending time with her
family. Mrs. Sanders is originally from Louisiana but loves
watching Alabama football.
Jason Smith
Mr. Jason S. Smith earned a B.A in English from Auburn
University (with a concentration in modern literature and a
minor in history). He also earned a M.A. in Secondary
English Education. For over 13 years, Mr. Smith
has taught 7th-12th grade literature and writing in both
public and private schools. During his teaching tenure,
Mr. Smith has produced and directed high school and junior
high school theater. He has served on reading,
writing, and curriculum committees, while fulfilling a
variety of administrative duties. Mr. Smith has been a
guest presenter at the Association of Classical Christian
Schools Conference. He holds a current Alabama
teaching certificate. Mr. Smith is married
to Tamara, and they have three children: Evelyn,
Lydia, and William. You may visit Mr. Smith at
jasonsaxonsmith.typepad.com.
Stacie Stevens
Mrs. Stevens teaches
Algebra I, Algebra II, and, yearbook at Providence. She has
a B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education from the
University of Alabama and a Master’s degree in Secondary
Mathematics Education from Troy State. She and her husband,
Mark, have 3 children. Mrs. Stevens enjoys watching college
football (especially the University of Alabama), scrapbooking, and traveling with her family.
Belinda Strowd
Mrs. Strowd teaches Logic &
Rhetoric chorus and also serves as our Fine Arts Director.
She holds a B.S. Degree from Troy University. Mrs. Strowd
enjoys singing, reading, and spending time with her family.
She is married to Bobby Strowd, and they have three children
- Josiah, Jacob, and Hannah Jo.
Cheryl Todd
Mrs. Todd serves as the school
nurse and also teaches Biology and Anatomy. She has an
Associate's degree from Wallace College and a B.S.N. from
Auburn University. She and her husband, Andy, have two
children, Caroline and Davis. She
enjoys movies, walking, cycling, and working in the yard.
Gary Waddell
Gary Waddell teaches Bible in
the Rhetoric School at Providence. He has a lifetime
professional certification from ACSI and holds degrees in
Biblical Studies and Christian Counseling from Bethany Bible
College and Baptist Theological College in Florida as well
as a M.A. in Educational Leadership from Covenant College.
He and Sissy have three sons and several grandchildren. He
enjoys reading, teaching, and outdoor activities.
Nathan
Wallace
Mr. Wallace teaches Rhetoric at PCS. He has a B.S. degree from
Auburn University. His wife, Brandi, teaches English at
Wallace Community College. Mr. Wallace enjoys landscaping,
golf, playing board games, ultimate frisbee, scuba diving, and
snorkeling.
Richard Williamson
Mr. Williamson
teaches U.S. History and Western Civilization. He has a B.A. degree
in History and Political Science from the University of Montevallo.
He and his wife, Janie, have three grown sons and three
grandchildren. He enjoys University of Alabama football, spending
time with family, and travel.
Mark
Wright
Mr. Wright teaches 3rd - 12th grade Physical Education.
He graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Covenant College.
Mr. Wright and his wife, Kara, enjoy spending time with
family and friends, playing and watching sports, and
traveling. He is also an assistant coach for junior
high football and varsity basketball.
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