Mrs. Cary Dowse

Math Department Head

Middle & High School Math

dowse@southlandchristianschool.org

Cary Dowse has been teaching at Southland since the school opened in 1999 and is the head of the math department. She has a master's degree from Valdosta State University in Middle Childhood Education and 20 years of teaching experience. She is married to Scott and they have 2 children, Chris (class of 2010) and Casey (class of 2012).

Mrs. Jae Branch

Middle & High School Math

branch@southlandchristianschool.org

Jae Branch has taught math at Southland Christian School in grades 6, 9, 10 and 11 over the past five years. Jae was born and raised in South Korea. She and her husband, David moved to Valdosta, his home town, in 1998. She and David have one son, David (SCS Class of 2016). Jae has a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Math Education from Valdosta State University where she is currently studying for a Master’s degree. She has also been serving as Korean director for the Valdosta International Folk Fair for the last four years. Jae states, “I love math; especially challenging problems that make me think in depth! I’m enjoying teaching at Southland Christian School. It is a great school.”

Science Department Head

Middle & High School Sciences

hummel@southlandchristianschool.org

Jennifer Hummel has served as a Science teacher at Southland Christian School for seven years, and Science Department Head for five of those years. She has taught Science in the fifth through twelfth grades for nine years. Jennifer and her husband Rob have lived in Valdosta for eight years and have one daughter. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in both Biological Sciences and Science Education from North Carolina State University. Jennifer says, “What a joy to work where you get to teach children Science with a God-centered philosophy.”

Ms. Ann Sturgeon

Middle School English

sturgeon@southlandchristianschool.org

Ann Sturgeon has taught middle school English for three years at Southland Christian School. She has a masters degree in Middle School Education from Valdosta State University. After teaching grades two through eight at various times, she retired from public school teaching. She has three children and three grandchildren, and she has lived in Valdosta for more than twenty-five years.

Mrs. Amanda Sutton

Social Studies Department Head

Middle & High School Social Studies

sutton@southlandchristianschool.org

Amanda Sutton teaches middle and high school Social Studies at SCS. She has been a teacher here for six years and currently serves as our Social Studies and Foreign Languages department head. Amanda is married to Kerry Sutton and they have 3 children: Mallory (SCS Class of 2018), Monica (SCS Class of 2016), and Colby (SCS Class of 2013). Amanda received her degree in Secondary Education, with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Valdosta State University.

Mr. Pete Supp

Middle School Social Studies

supp@southlandchristianschool.org

Pete Supp is a 1965 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. He was given his pilot training at Moody Air Force Base in 1965-66. He served 25 years in the U.S. Air Force with over 4500 flying hours; half of those as an instructor. Pete served in 130 combat missions in the Vietnam War. Pete holds Masters Degrees in Personnel Counseling (’76), Middle School Education (’94), and School Administration (’96). Upon retiring from the armed forces as Colonel Pete Supp, he taught as a public school teacher from 1990-2002. After that time, Colonel Supp served again as a Flight Simulator Instructor from 2002-2007. Mr. Supp has served as a middle school teacher at SCS from 2007-present. He and his wife Sondra life in Valdosta. Two of their grandchildren Kate (Class of 2014) and Ethan (Class of 2018) currently attend Southland Christian School.

Mrs. Connie Wells

Fine Arts Department Head

Fine Arts, Art Appreciation & Digital Photography

wells@southlandchristianschool.org

Connie Wells has served as an art teacher at Southland Christian School for seven years and a department head for 3 of those years. She has taught art for kindergarten through the twelfth grades. Connie and her husband Dan have lived in Valdosta for many years. They have two daughters: Katie (SCS Class of 2008) and Crista (SCS Class of 2016). Connie holds Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from Valdosta State University. Connie states, “I have a passion to see the arts thrive at SCS in all areas from visual arts to drama to music.”

Coach Holly Holbrook

Athletic Department Head

Physical Education

holbrook@southlandchristianschool.org

Holly Holbrook has served as our Athletic Director for two years. She is the daughter of Wesley and JoNan Holbrook and a graduate of Lanier County High School. Holly attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on a softball scholarship where her team won the Junior College State Tournament and secured a top ten standing on the national level. At the conclusion of her time at ABAC, Holly transferred to Valdosta State University where she is working on her degree in Physical Education. She plans to pursue a Masters degree in Sports Administration. Holly states, “I love the opportunity to work with a wonderful group of teachers, parents, and students everyday.”