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    Administrative Team Grammar School
    Office Staff Logic & Rhetoric Schools

 

 

 

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.  His birthday is January 7th.

 

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.  Her birthday is May 9th.

 

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.  Her birthday is January 27th
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Administrative Team:

 

Martha Burnham

Mrs. Burnham, the Librarian, earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees from Auburn University in Educational Media.  She and her husband, Jim, have two grown children, David & his wife Lee (who are the parents of her two grandchildren) and daughter Bonnie who lives in Jackson, Ms.  Grandchildren James and Alex both attend Providence.  Mrs. Burnham is a voracious reader, and enjoys photography, spending time with her family and participating with her grandchildren in all they do. Her birthday is June 7th.  

 

Teresa DeWeese
Mrs. DeWeese is the Office Administrator at PCS. 
She and her husband, Al, have two married children and two granddaughters.  Mrs. DeWeese enjoys gardening, reading, cooking, photography, and spending time with her family.  Her birthday is May 26th.

 

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.  Her birthday is May 11th. 

 

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.  His birthday is July 25th. 

 

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.  Her birthday is August 6th. 

 

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.  Her birthday is June 10th. 

 

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.  Her birthday is August 11th. 

 

Angela Smith
Mrs. Smith is the Director of Marketing at Providence. She has a B.A. degree in Communications from the University of Alabama. She and her husband, Banks Smith, have two children, Alexandria a senior at PCS, and Banks, Jr., a Freshman. Mrs. Smith enjoys reading, gardening, and tennis. Her birthday is September 30th.

 

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, who are both students at PCS.  Mr. Walker enjoys woodworking and hunting.  His birthday is January 21st.   


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 was recently married to Kara, and a daughter, Lauren, who is a graduate of PCS.  Mrs. Wright enjoys reading, traveling, and spectator sports (Go Eagles!).  Her birthday is August 14th. 


Gary Waddell
Mr. Waddell is a former Headmaster of PCS who graciously serves as the Development Director.

 

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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.  Her birthday is March 30th. 


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.  Her two oldest children are both graduates of Providence, and her youngest is a high school student here at Providence.  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.  Her birthday is December 22nd.

 

Jan Murray
Mrs. Murray is the Office Secretary at PCS.  Her birthday is January 30.

 

Cathy Oldfield
Mrs. Oldfield is the secretary for the Logic & Rhetoric School.  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 his freshman year at the University of Alabama.  Mrs. Oldfield enjoys reading and working with Stephen Ministry at her church.  Her birthday is September 6.


Brandi Scott

Mrs. Scott works in the office and is the cheerleading coach at Providence.  She and her husband, Jason, have one son, Caleb Waters who attends PCS.  Mrs. Scott enjoys reading, tennis, the beach, the lake, and doing anything with her family.  Her birthday is January 27th. 


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.  Her birthday is January 8th.

 

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The Grammar School:

 

Sandy Arroyo

Mrs. Arroyo teaches 1st grade at Providence Christian School.  Her birthday is December 17

 

Jennifer Belden
Mrs. Belden teaches 1st, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade Physical Education.  She has a Bachlor'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.  Her birthday is August 21st.


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.  Her birthday is November 22nd. 


Pam Bruce

Mrs. Bruce teaches 3rd grade at Providence.  She has an Associate of Science

degree in Early Childhood Education from Abraham Baldwin in Tifton, GA.  She has a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in E.C.E. from Valdosta State University. Her husband, Ron is the minister of Christian Recreation at Calvary Baptist Church. They have 2 adult daughters [Ashley and Lindsay] and 2 grandchildren [Emery and Ethan]. Mrs. Bruce enjoys photography, reading, snow skiing, and pets—especially her black Pekingese, Maggie. Her birthday is September 12.

 

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.  Her birthday is June 18th. 


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. Her birthday is September 23.


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.  Her birthday is June 12.  


Louise Garrett
Mrs. Garrett teaches 5th grade math, spelling, and Bible at PCS.  She has a masters degree in Elementary Education.  Mrs. Garrett has two grown children and five grandchildren.  She enjoys travel, reading, and mission trips.  She teaches internationals at her church.  Her birthday is September 2nd.


Alden Godfrey
Mrs. Godfrey has been teaching 1st grade for 16 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, one granddaughter, Lauren Elizabeth, and a cocker spaniel, Abby Grace.  She enjoys grandmothering Lauren Elizabeth.  Her birthday is August 21st. 


Marlesa Greiner
Mrs. Greiner teaches 1st and 6th grade music, coordinates 1st -8th grade chapels, and works with the office staff.  She graduated from Valdosta State University in Georgia with a degree in Music Education.  She has two Gospel recordings, is a former Miss Georgia and Miss America Top Ten Finalist.  For two years she sang with Walt Disney World's "Voices of Liberty."  Mrs. Greiner and her husband Jeff, founded and pastor Church of the Nations in Dothan.  They have 2 sons, Asher and Tyse.  Mrs. Greiner teaches private voice lessons.  She enjoys theater, choreography, emceeing, and flying her Dad's airplane. Her birthday is October 23.


Kay Hamner

Mrs. Hamer, a 2nd grade teacher at Providence, has been teaching 2nd grade for 18 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.  Her birthday is September 2nd. 


Ann Hobbs

Mrs. Hobbs comes to us with 19 years of teaching experience with a degree in Early Childhood Education from Valdosta State University. Mrs. Hobbs has also trained as an educational therapist.  She is teaching 1st grade at Providence.  She and her husband, Keith, have two sons, Brad & Tristan. Brad is a ministry major at University of Mobile and Tristan is a sophomore at PCS. Mrs. Hobbs and her family are very excited to be a part of the Providence family.  Her birthday is April 19.

 

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.  Her birthday is October 7th. 


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.  Her birthday is May 10th.


Sue Killebrew
Mrs. Killebrew teaches music to grades 1-5 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.  Her birthday is December 31st.   


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.  Mrs. Knight and her family attend New Hinson Baptist Church where is a member of the children's committee, teaches 4th-6th grade discipleship training, coaches Upward basketball, and teaches Mission Friends. Her birthday is November 12.


Kim O'Donnell

Mrs. O'Donnell teaches 6th grade at Providence.  Her birthday is November 1.


Kathy Perreault
Mrs. Perreault teaches 1st - 5th grade Art at PCS.  She has a B.S. degree in English History from Auburn University, a M.Ed. degree in Elementary Education from Georgia State University, and a B.S. degree in Fine Arts from Troy University.  She and her husband have three children, Kristin, Andy, and Caroline.  Mrs. Perreault enjoys painting, reading, traveling, and exercising.  Her birthday is May 8th. 


Kari Beth Price
Kari Beth teaches 2nd Grade at Providence.  She has a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University.  She is currently working on her Master's degree in Elementary Education from Troy University in Dothan.  Her birthday is March 5.

 

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.  He is now the Director of Columbia Baptist Association Ministry Center.  She has two daughters, Melea and Emalee.  Both girls are students at Troy University in Troy.  Mrs. Ross enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, jigsaw puzzles, and yard sales.  Her birthday is June 11.


Jordan Sanders

Mrs. Sanders teaches 5th 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.  Her birthday is April 24th.

 

Tiffany Sullivan

Mrs. Wallace is a Grammar School aide at PCS.  She and her husband Aubrey have two Providence students, Meagan and Hayden.  Her birthday is July1.


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.  Her birthday is January 7th. 


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.  Her birthday is September 25th. 


Carolyn Wynja 
Mrs. Wynja teaches 4th grade at PCS. Her birthday is May 19.

 

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The Logic & Rhetoric School:

 


Bonnie Chancey
Ms. Chancey teaches 3rd, 7th, and 8th grade Latin at PCS.  She has a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from University of Alabama in Birmingham.  Ms. Chancey has five grown children and eleven grandchildren.  She enjoys reading and playing with her grandchildren.  Her birthday is March 25th. 


Jennifer Daffron

Mrs. Daffron teaches Physics, Chemistry, and Physical Science at Providence.  She has a B.S. degree in Chemistry from the University of Alabama.  She and her husband, Eric, have two children, Garrett and Emily, who both attend PCS.  Mrs. Daffron enjoys cycling, music, and watching her children and students play sports.  Her birthday is January 3rd. 


David Dark
Mr. Dark teaches 7th grade Earth Science and 10th grade Biology.  He has a B.A. degree from Mercer University in Macon, George.  His major was History and his minor was Christianity (Religion) & Pre-Medicine.  Mr. Dark enjoys cycling, hiking, running, reading, and writing.  His birthday is October 27th.   


Melissa Dark

Mrs. Dark teaches Geography and American Literature at Providence.  She has a B.A. degree from Mercer University in Literature and Christianity.  She is married to David Dark.  Mrs. Dark enjoys reading, hiking, and working on their house!  Her birthday is October 16th. 


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."  His birthday is January 30th. 


Dana Gunter

Mrs. Gunter teaches Calculus, Pre-Calculus, and Spanish II at PCS.  She has an Associate's Degree from Wallace College, a B.S. degree in Education, and a Masters in Education from Auburn University.  Her husband, John, serves as a missionary to Hispanics in Southeast Alabama.  They have two sons, Daniel and Luke, who both attend PCS.  Mrs. Gunter enjoys scrapbooking and reading Christian novels.  Her birthday is July 22.  


Sharla Harris

Mrs. Harris teaches Logic, Statistics, and Geometry at Providence.  She has a B.S. degree in Applied Mathematics from Auburn University and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education / Math from the University of Alabama.  She and her husband, Brad, have three children, Jacob, Connor, and Benjamin.  Their family has a basset hound named Knuckles.  Mrs. Harris enjoys tailgating at Auburn football games, cooking, buying shoes, and being a soccer, basketball, football, and baseball mom!  Her birthday is October 7th. 

 

Dave Hebert  

Mr. Hebert is Providence's worldview director.  He and his wife, Paula, have four children, Jodi, Alyssa, Andy, and Jordan.  Their family served as missionaries in Japan for a number of years.  His birthday is August 29.

 

Jayson Kirk

Mr. Kirk was born at Andrew’s AF Base in Dover, Delaware on October 1, 1982.  He moved to Florida as an infant and lived in Crawfordville, FL, just south of Tallahassee, until 2003.  He 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 enjoys hunting, fishing, basketball, and all things Florida State.  He currently teaches 7th grade Old Testament and 8th grade Latin. 


Charles Lewis
Dr. Lewis teaches 10th grade Hermeneutics at PCS.  He is also pastor of the Dothan Community Church.  He has a B.S. degree in Biology from Tuskegee University, a Master of Theology in Christian Education, and a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary.  He and his wife, Geraldine, have four children - Doron, Makario, Charita, and Timia.  Dr. Lewis enjoys music, reading, tennis, and gardening.  His birthday is January 3rd.

 

Monica Roberson

Mrs. Roberson teaches 7th and 8th grade English at Providence.  She has a B.A. degree in English/Language Arts from the University of Mobile.  She absolutely loves middle school students!  Her husband, Adam, is the Student Pastor at Wiregrass Church in Dothan.  They love to play board games, go out to eat, and spend time with students.  Her birthday is December 6.


Linda Saliba
Mrs. Saliba teaches Spanish at PCS. Her birthday is August 21.


Banks T. Smith (Tom)

Mr. Smith teaches history at Providence.  He grew up as a “military brat” moving around to various Marine Corp Air Stations and bases along the eastern seaboard.  He graduated from Jeff Davis High School in Montgomery, Alabama before attending and graduating from Auburn University in 1981.  After spending 5 years as a police officer, he was admitted and graduated from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama in 1985.  He came to Dothan to practice Law in 1985 and actively practiced from 1985 to 2006, when he felt called by God to leave private practice to teach history in the Rhetoric School at Providence.  He developed his love of history through trips to many of our Civil War battlefields and his parent’s belief that their children should take advantage of our history and museums while living in the Washington D. C. area.  Mr. Smith is a former permanent board member of Providence Christian School, having served from the second year of the school’s existence until accepting his teaching position in 2006 and is a current member of the First Presbyterian Church Session.  He is married to Angela Smith and has two children, Alexandria, who graduates from Providence in 2008, and Banks, currently in 9th grade.  He is an avid reader, who likes to hunt and fish, and most any other outdoor activities.  He also helps coach Jr. High Football and Girls Varsity Basketball.  His birthday is September 29.


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.  Her birthday is August 27.


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.  Her birthday is May 15.


Nathan Wallace

Mr. Wallace teaches Bible 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.  His birthday is June 17. 


Wesley Whitehead

Mr. Whitehead teaches Logic and Rhetoric School math at PCS.  He has a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Auburn University and a B.S. degree in Secondary Math Education from Troy University.  He and his wife, Tracie, have three children - Drew, Sydney, and Zac.  Mr. Whitehead enjoys reading and spending time with his family.  His birthday is October 21st. 


Amanda Wilson
Mrs. Wilson teaches science.  Her birthday is April 1.

 

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