OUR FACULTY
Dr. Tina Link
Director
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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!
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Other Walton Involvement: Protein Modeling Team (ProMod)
Joe League
Admissions Coordinator
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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
D. 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. and Ed.D 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: “Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.” – Mae Jemison, first African American woman astronaut in space
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
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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!
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Other Walton Involvement: Environmental Club Sponsor, Co-Sponsor of Speech and Debate
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Heather Guiendon
Subject(s): Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Design & Development
Education: BS in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, ME in Instructional Technology from Kennesaw State University
Certification: 6-12 Mathematics, 6-12 Physics, 6-12 Technology Education, PLTW Engineering, Gifted Endorsement, Instructional Technology SRS
Hobbies: Tennis, Golf, Hiking, Cooking, Reading
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Other Walton Involvement: Head Coach Robotics Team, Sponsor of the National Technical Honor Society, Society of Women Engineers Club, 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
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Other Walton Involvement: Walton Science Bowl sponsor, STAR (STEM students) Club sponsor
Tobie Hendricks
Outreach Coordinator
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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
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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
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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
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Other Walton Involvement: Esports Coach
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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
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Other Walton Involvement: Science Dept. Chair, Graduation Ceremony Co-Coordinator
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
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Other Walton Involvement: Math Department Chair
Wes Taylor
AP Physics 1, 2, C Mechanics and C Magnetism
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
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Other Walton Involvement: Assistant Coach of Walton Science Olympiad, Esports Coach, Physics Club Sponsor
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Outside Walton:
AP Physics Reading – Reader, Table Leader, & Question Leader
College Board AP Physics 1 Development Committee Member
Ty Vernon
Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics
Education: B.S. Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, M.A.T. Mathematics Education from Mercer University, Ed.S. Instructional Technology from Kennesaw State University
Certification: 6-12 Mathematics, 6-12 Physics, 6-12 Technology Education, PLTW Engineering, Gifted Endorsement
Interesting fact(s): I enjoy woodworking, GT Football, & Atlanta United. I coach the school swim & dive team.
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 Chemistry
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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
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Other Walton Involvement: Science Olympiad Team Head Coach
Laurie Howard
Honors Biology and Medical Interventions
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Education: B.S. Biology, Kennesaw State University; M.S. Genetics, University of Georgia; M.Ed. Secondary Science Education, Georgia State University
Certifications: Broad Field Science Certification, PLTW Biomed: Medical Interventions, Gifted Endorsement
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, bread-making, and reading.
Other Walton Involvement: Co-sponsor, Science National Honor Society; Sponsor, Walton Clean Water Club; Sponsor, Interact Club