OUR FACULTY
Dr. Tina Link
Director
Subject(s): STEM Biomedical Science & Engineering, Honors Biology, and AP Research
Education: BS in Science Education, Georgia State University; M.Ed. and Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from the University of South Carolina; Ed.D. in Teacher Leadership from Walden University.
Certification: Secondary Science, Leadership, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science; AP Seminar, AP Research, Gifted Endorsed, Teacher Leader & Coaching Endorsed
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, traveling, walks through the woods taking pictures of plants, reading, and learning to do stained glass!
Other Walton Involvement: Protein Modeling Team (ProMod), Young Women in Biology, American Mock World Health Organization (AMWHO), and Wharton Global High School Investment Competition
Joe League
Admissions Coordinator
Subject(s): STEM ACC PreCalculus BC, ACC PreCalculus BC, PreCalculus
Education:
B.S. in Mathematics and Psychology, English minor , University of Georgia; M.S. in Organizational Development, University of Georgia; M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Berry College
Certification:
Secondary Mathematics, Gifted In-Field Endorsement, Curriculum and Instruction,
Tier I Leadership, AP Certifications in Statistics, Calculus AB, and Calculus BC
Hobbies: Travel, Reading, Hiking, Photography
Other Walton Involvement:
Math Team Coach
Meri Cain
Subject(s): Honors Biology and Chemistry
Education: B.A. Double major in Biology and English Literature from Agnes Scott College, M. Ed. in Science Education from Kennesaw State University
Certifications: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Gifted Endorsement
Interesting fact(s): I am an amateur poet and hobbyist artist in my leisure time. And a mother of six with grandchildren!
Quote: “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.”
Albert Einstein
“Questions of science, science and progress, do not speak as loud as my heart.”
Coldplay
Amanda Edwards
Subject(s): Honors and AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science
Education: BS Chemistry from Wofford College; M.Ed. in Secondary Science Education from Converse College; Ed.S. in Chemistry Education from Kennesaw State University
Certification: Chemistry Education, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science,
Gifted Endorsed
Interesting fact(s): I love to learn new things related to science. In my mind, science (especially Chemistry) holds the answer to every question in the universe. I love to figure out how Chemistry explains things in the other sciences, and then share that with my students.
Favorite quote: "What is a scientist after all? It is a curious man looking through a keyhole, the keyhole of nature, trying to know what’s going on."
Jacques Cousteau
Angela Greig
Subject(s): AP Enviromental Science, Chemistry, and Biology
Education: B.S.E in Chemical Engineering from Tulane University; M.A.T. in Secondary Education from University of West Georgia
Certification: Secondary Science, Gifted Endorsement, AP Environmental Science
Hobbies: Spending time with family, hiking, travel, anything outdoors. My family and I are on a mission to visit as many national parks as possible!
Other Walton Involvement: Environmental Club Sponsor, Co-Sponsor of Speech and Debate
Heather Guiendon
Subject(s): Introduction to Engineering Design, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Design & Development
Education: BS in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology
Certification: 6-12 Mathematics, 6-12 Physics, 6-12 Technology Education, PLTW Engineering, Gifted Endorsement
Hobbies: Tennis, Golf, Hiking, Cooking, Reading
Other Walton Involvement: Assistant Coach Robotics Team, Head Coach of Lady Raider Golf Team, Sponsor of Society of Women Engineers Club, National Technology Honor Society, and Astronomy Clubs
Maggie Hemmady
Subject(s): STEM Biomed Medical Interventions, Honors Applications of Biotechnology, and Biology
Education: M.S. in Science Education and M.S. in Life Sciences
Certification: Secondary Science and Biology, Gifted Certified, and AP Certified
Hobbies: Painting acrylic on canvas and Photography
Other Walton Involvement: Walton Science Bowl sponsor, STAR (STEM students) Club sponsor
Tobie Hendricks
Outreach Coordinator
Subject(s): Principles of Biomedical Science and Biomedical Innovations
Education: B.S. in Biology Minor Chemistry from Georgia State University; M.Ed. in secondary education from Virginia Tech University; Ed.S. in Secondary Science Education from Georgia Southern University
Certification: Science Education, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, PLTW Biomedical, Gifted Endorsed
Hobbies: Gardening, Hiking, Stained Glass, and Pottery
Other Walton Involvement: Co-Sponsor of Science National Honor Society and K-Pop Club Sponsor
Allen Hubbard
Subject(s): STEM AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, and Honors Physics II
Education: BS in Physics from Auburn University; M. Ed. in Science Education from the University of North Georgia
Certification: Secondary Science, AP Physics, and Gifted Certified
Hobbies: Drumming, guitar playing, banjo playing, mandolyn playing, and building scientific equipment
Other Walton Involvement: 20 years of bringing students to Walt Disney World to study physics. Recognized by the Walton Disney Company for these 20 years of service.
Whit Hubbard
Subject(s): AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, and AP Computer Science Research
Education: B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Valdosta State University
Certification: Computer Science (P-12); Engineering & Technology (6 - 12); Mathematics (6 - 12); Gifted Endorsed
Hobbies: Roller Skating & Games
Other Walton Involvement: Esports Coach
Dr. Vince Mull
STEM Human Body Systems, Honors Anatomy & Physiology, and Honors Biology
Education: BS in Biology/Chemistry minor from Oglethorpe University; BM in Music Education from Kennesaw State University; MM in Music Education from Georgia State University; Ed.S. and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Argosy University
Certification: K-12 Music, 6-12 Science, K-12 Educational Leadership, Coaching and Gifted Endorsement, AP Certification in Music Theory
Hobbies: Reading, Hiking, Commercial Haunted House Enthusiast
Other Walton Involvement: Science Dept. Chair, Graduation Ceremony Co-Coordinator
Christy Page
ACC Geometry/Algebra 2 and
AP Calculus AB
Education: B.S. in Mathematics Education from the University of Georgia; M.Ed. in Secondary Mathematics from Georgia State University; Ed.S. in Secondary Mathematics from Kennesaw State University
Certification: Secondary Mathematics (6 - 12), Gifted Certified, and AP Calculus AB
Hobbies: Spending time with family, traveling, playing tennis, reading and visiting the beach.
Other Walton Involvement: Beta Club Sponsor
Jennifer Phillips
STEM AP Calculus BC and Honors Algebra 2
Education: B.S. in Mathematics; M.Ed. in Mathematics Education; Ed.S. in Mathematics Education
Certification: Secondary Mathematics (6-12); Gifted Certified; AP Calculus BC
Hobbies: Reading, cooking, and traveling
Other Walton Involvement: Math Department Chair
Wes Taylor
Astronomy, AP Physics 1, and AP Physics 2
Education: BS in physics from Berry College; M.Ed. in secondary education from Grand Canyon University
Certification: 6-12 Science with gifted endorsement, AP Certification in Physics 1, 2, C: Mechanics, and C: Electricity and Magnetism
Hobbies: Board games, LEGO, and exploring the legendarium of JRR Tolkien
Other Walton Involvement: Assistant Coach of Walton Science Olympiad, Esports Coach
Ty Vernon
Honors Physical Science, Introduction to Engineering, Digital Electronics
Education: B.S. Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, M.A.T. Mathematics Education from Mercer University
Certification: 6-12 Mathematics, 6-12 Physics, 6-12 Technology Education, PLTW Engineering, Gifted Endorsement
Interesting fact(s): I coach soccer and swimming.
Favorite Quotes: “If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite.”
William Blake
“Do or do not – there is no try.”
Master Yoda
Doug Wolfe
AP Biology and Honors Biology
Education: Ed.M in Science Eduation from Harvard Grad. School of Education; B.S. in Biology from Rochester Institute of Technology
Certification: Biology; Chemistry; Gifted Certified; AP Biology
Hobbies: 3D Printing, CAD, CNC & CAM, Arduino Controllers, and Biking
Other Walton Involvement: Science Olympiad Team Head Coach