Math Department
Mary Gentry, Chairperson |
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For the College Preparatory (CP) and College Preparatory with Distinction programs of study, four units of credit of approved mathematics will be required. The student record shall show credit or equivalency for each of the core courses of Algebra I, Euclidean Geometry or Informal Geometry: and Algebra II and an additional course listed in the college Preparatory Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics categories or Statistics. For the student who takes Applied Problem Solving and Applied Algebra, the record shall show Credit for Applied Problem Solving, Applied Algebra, Euclidean Geometry or Informal Geometry or Applied Geometry and Algebra II. This latter program of study will fulfill admission requirements for some institutions in the University System of Georgia. |
Alicia Gilmore |
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Alicia Gilmore is a former student and honor graduate of Perry High School. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Albany State University. While attending ASU she participated in athletics for the Rams. In addition, she was president of her Freshman, Sophomore and Senior classes. She completed her Masters in Education at Columbus University and is presently attending graduate school to obtain her Doctorate's degree in Education.
Ms. Gilmore is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She brings a wealth of knowledge and hands on experience from the Corporate sector where she worked in mid and upper management positions prior to pursuing a career in Education. Her areas of concentration were Banking/Finance and Healthcare.
She's very active in the Performing Arts and Athletics and is honored to be able to share her knowledge and experience with her students. Outside of the classroom she coaches Lady Panther Track/Field and PHS's step team "GIFTED" (Graciously and Individually Fitted Together to educate and promote Excellence and Dedication). The squad consists of male and female students who are actively involved in academic achievement and student development at Perry High School.
She's also the Coordinator for the annual Black History Program at Perry High School. In addition, she serves as a mentor to at-risk youth. She's also a motivational speaker and places an emphasis on uplifting and motivating her students via creative and innovative methods of teaching. Her style has proven to be both interesting and effective and she's excited about the changes that she's implementing for the 06-07 school year.
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Mary Gentry |
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Mary Gentry graduated with a B. A. in Mathematics, minor in education, from Tift College and an M.Ed. in Mathematics Education from Georgia Southwestern College and State University. In addition to serving as Chairperson of the Math Department, she also serves as Literary Coordinator and Gifted Lead Teacher.
In 2002 Mrs. Gentry was named as Georgia STAR Teacher and in 2005 was named as Perry High School's STAR Teacher. She was also selected as Perry High School's Teacher of the Year in 1993.
Mrs. Gentry's family includes husband, Dr. Greg Gentry; stepson, Curt Gentry, and son, J.W., a student at Tucker Elementary. She and her family attend First Baptist Perry and are avid runners.
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Marlon Robinson |
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Mr. Marlon Robinson is a 8-year teaching veteran with the Houston County Schools. He was honored as "Teacher of the Year" in the year 2005. He has an Associate's degree in Secondary Education from Middle Georgia College, a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics Education from Fort Valley State University. He is also currently pursuing his Master's Degree in Administration at Nova Southeastern University. Through the years, Mr. Robinson has coached Girl's Softball, Girl's Basketball, Boy's Basketball, and Baseball. He is a member of the PHS Better Seeking Team and School Council. He is married to Marien Robinson and is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. He currently serves as the church administrator of Greater Word of Deliverance Ministries, Incorporated.
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Christi Steese |
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Christi has been teaching for 13 years in the mathematics department - 10 years at Rumble Middle, 1 year at Perry Middle and 2 years at Perry High. Currently she has a bachelor's degree in secondary education and in mathematics, but this summer she plans to begin school to obtain her master's degree.
She is married with 2 children, both boys. They all attend church at Rehoboth Baptist Church in Perry on Highway 41, where she is a member of the choir and helps the youth on Wednesday nights.
Her hobbies include reading, jigsaw puzzles, cross stitching, and any kind of brain teaser puzzles. Her whole family loves watching movies and they have quite a collection. Come and watch a movie with them - her husband makes the best popcorn in the world!
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Dr. Li Ma |
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Dr. Ma earned a Bachelor Degree in food science from Wuxi Institute of Light Industry, Wuxi, China. He continued his education at Washington State University, earning an M.S. in Food Science in 1991 and a Ph.D. in Engineering Science in 1996. Dr. Ma then conducted a year’s postdoctoral research at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas. He then accepted employment as Quality Assurance Supervisor/Laboratory Manager for Continental Grains Company in Douglas, Georgia and Cagle’s, Inc. in Perry, Georgia. Two years ago, Dr. Ma earned a secondary education certificate from the State of Georgia and became a mathematics instructor. |
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Misty Sloan |
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Mrs. Sloan graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with an emphasis on Special Education Interrelated in 2004. She then began her teaching career in Hawkinsville, Georgia while pursuing her Master’s Degree. In Hawkinsville, Mrs. Sloan taught in a self-contained MOID classroom for three years and coached the middle school cheerleaders for a year while also heading the County’s Special Olympic Games. During this time, she completed her Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis on Mental Retardation, also at Georgia Southern University in 2006. In 2007, she received her Specialist Degree in Curriculum Instruction Management and Administration from Nova Southeastern State University.
Mrs. Sloan is currently in her first year here at Perry High School. She will be teaching collaboratively with the Math department this year. She is also working with both the Competition and Game Squad cheerleaders.
Mrs. Sloan and her husband, Richard, reside in Hawkinsville, Georgia.
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Other Instructors in the Math Department |
Shawn Masters
Randy Roland
Sam Said
Kristine Keplinger
April Tew
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