Science Department
Emily Heath, Chairperson |
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Emily Heath |
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Mrs. Emily Heath is a 26-year teaching veteran with the Houston County Schools. She has an Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Alabama and a Master's Degree in Science Education from Georgia Southwestern and State University. Through the years, Mrs. Heath has worked with Arrive Alive and the National Honor Society. She is married to Dudley Heath.
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Tammy Conner |
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Mrs. Conner graduated from Georgia Southern College (now University) with a Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1988. She began her teaching career in Lamar County where she taught Earth Science and Biology. But then she was bitten by the "love bug" and moved to Perry after she was married to her husband, Mark. She taught Biology and Anatomy & Physiology in Peach County for 3 years before she was hired to teach Honors Biology and Anatomy at Houston County High School in 1992. It was during this time that she had her first child and decided to become a stay-at-home mom. During the 5 years she was at home, she taught piano and was the organist for her church, while managing to change diapers, attend playgroups with her daughters, and just enjoying being a mom.
Mrs. Conner returned to teaching at Perry High School in 1999. She teaches AP Biology, 9th grade Biology, and Anatomy & Physiology to some of the BEST students she's ever known. She is also the advisor for Junior Civitans, which boasts 104 members.
Mrs. Conner and her husband, Mark, live in Perry with their two daughters, Elizabeth and Mary Catherine. The newest member of the family is a Bichon frise named Buddy. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the piano, shopping, and spending time with her family--especially at their new 12-acre farm in Elko.
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Karen Guyotte |
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Mrs. Karen Guyotte has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Science from Plymouth State University, New Hampshire. She is Perry High School science fair coordinator and is the Awards chairperson for the Houston Regional Science and Engineering Fair. She is married to John Guyotte, USAF MSgt. retired, and together they have four sons. |
Melindy Hartley |
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Miss Hartley graduated from Georgia College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She taught Biology and Applied Biology/Chemistry for several years in Macon. She has been at Perry High for the last three years. She obtained her Masters in Science Education in 2003. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crafts, and shopping from QVC. |
Lee Ledger |
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Lee came to Perry High School in the Fall of 2004 with 10 years teaching experience. Prior to Perry High, he had taught in Kentucky and other counties in Georgia including Lincoln County and Henry County. He is an honor graduate from Americus High School and has served 4 years in the U.S. Navy.
Lee has a Bachelor of Art degree in Biology from Georgia Southwestern College and State University and a Master's degree from the University of Louisville. His certification is in biology and science (6-12) and in school leadership.
In addition to his teaching experience, Lee has been a club sponsor for 9 years with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is married to Jenny Ledger. |
Kandal Owens |
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Graduate of Perry High School- Class of 1986
Attended North GA Military College in Dahlonega, GA on partial scholarship from 1986-1987
Graduated from Valdosta State College, 1992 B.S. Biology
Science Teacher at Crisp County High, 1994-1999
Taught Science for Georgia Southwestern State University’s Upward Bound Program 1995-1999
Voted GSWSU Upward Bound Program’s Teacher of the Year 1995
Voted Tandy Science Teacher Scholar 1997 at Crisp County High
Taught Biology, Environmental Science, Science, Technology, & Society, and Physical Science at Perry High School, 1999-2007
Taught Science at Harris County High School, Hamilton, Georgia, August 2007-January 2008
Returned to PHS (never to leave again!!) in January 2008-present
Instructor for Houston County’s GHSGT Summer Remediation Team, 2001-present
Science Vertical Team, PHS Representative
Science Curriculum Writing Team
Summer Science Institute with Fort Valley State University and Dr. Ann Williams-Brown 2006-present
M. Ed. In Science Education, Georgia Southwestern State University, 2001
Currently pursuing Ed.D. -Teacher Leadership, Walden University
Parents- Eddie Mack and Luell Williams
Married to Randall B. Owens
Mother of two sons, Nolan and McKinley Owens
Hobbies include hanging out with family and friends, gardening, cooking, singing, learning, teaching, reading, and traveling
Best jobs yet: being a wife and mom
Toughest job: being a parent
Most rewarding job: being a parent and a teacher
Motto: “To whom much is given, much is required.” |
Chris Smith |
Coach Smith graduated from Warner Robins High in 1976. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and Accounting from Berry College in Rome, Georgia. After working in Health Care for 18 years he began teaching 6 years ago. The 2008-2009 school year will be his sixth year teaching at Perry High School. His teaching experience includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Applications in Biology and Chemistry, Physical Science, and Algebra.
He is an assistant football coach and will be coaching boys and girls golf this year.
Coach Smith is married to Doreen Thwaites Smith who teaches Language Arts at Perry Middle School. He has 3 sons. His oldest, Christopher, is serving in the Army. Daniel is pursuing an education degree at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville. The youngest son, Benjamin, has just graduated from Houston County High and plans to attend GC&SU this fall with an undeclared major.
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Chris Kothe |
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Mr. Kothe has a marketing degree from Georgia College and received teacher certification in Special Education and Biology grades 6-12. He is completing his Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of West Alabama. |
Other Instructors in the Science Department |
Kay Kicklighter
Carrie McLeod
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