Dragon Administration

The Houston County Board of Education appointed Ms. Alicia Conner as the Principal of Matt Arthur Primary School on December 12, 2023. Prior to opening Matt Arthur Primary, she served as the Principal of C.B. Watson Primary School.

“I am so honored and excited to be named the principal of Matt Arthur Primary School,” said Conner. “I am looking forward to building relationships with the staff, students, and families of the Matt Arthur community. Thank you to Dr. Scott and the Board of Education members for entrusting me with the important task of opening a new school.”

Conner began her teaching career in 1997 at David A. Perdue Elementary as a second grade teacher and was named their 2002- 2003 Teacher of the Year. In 2003, she helped establish Lake Joy Elementary where she taught Kindergarten. Ms. Conner was selected as the Assistant Principal of Instruction for Linwood Elementary in 2006. In 2013, she helped open C.B. Watson Primary as the Assistant Principal of Instruction. While in this role, Conner was selected as the 2014 Georgia National Distinguished Assistant Principal and Georgia Distinguished Assistant Principal by the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals. In 2016, Ms. Conner was named Principal of C.B. Watson Primary.

Conner holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southwestern State University, a Master of Education from Georgia College and State University, and an Elementary Education Specialist from Troy University. She received her Educational Leadership endorsement from Mercer University.

When not at school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her interests include reading, traveling, camping, going to the movies, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.

Mrs. McIntyre has spent over half of her life devoted to the education of children. She believes that building relationships with students and parents is critical in the success of each child. She grew up in a small town where her teachers and classmates were like family. She wants Matt Arthur Primary School to serve as that same “home” for the students and teachers there. Mrs. McIntyre believes that positivity is contagious, so you rarely see her that she doesn’t have a smile on her face. She has a warm and welcoming personality, and her mission is to make everyone that walks in the doors of Matt Arthur Primary feel welcome and at home. 

Mrs. McIntyre graduated high school in 1996 and then attended Georgia Southern University where she earned a degree in Early Childhood Education. She later completed her Masters and Specialists degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration from Columbus State University. She has completed the Houston County Leadership Cohort and added several endorsements over the years. Mrs. McIntyre spent 20 years in the classroom before going to the gym as the PE Coach at Matt Arthur Elementary.

Mrs. McIntyre has been married to her husband Tracy for 14 years and together they have an 11-year-old son, Brannen, who keeps them busy playing all sports. You can usually find them on a baseball field watching Brannen do what he loves most. Tracy has been with the Department of Corrections for 28 years and Brannen will be attending Perry Middle School next year as a 6th grader. Mrs. McIntyre has 3 bonus children, one of which is following in her footsteps as an educator at Perry High School and who recently made her a Grandmother. 

In high school, Mr. Parsons wanted to become a professional tuba player for the Chicago Symphony. He pursued a music performance degree at Valdosta State. During one of his classes where he had to observe band directors, his passion was born for influencing students for a love of music.   

After graduating from Valdosta State University, Mr. Parsons taught middle school and high school band for six years. His career led him to become a youth and music pastor for 16 years. He returned to the education field in 2014, where he became the music teacher at Hilltop Elementary School.

Since returning, Mr. Parsons completed his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia College and State University and Education Specialist’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont College.  

Mr. Parsons loves golf, snow skiing, and anything to do with THE FLORIDA GATORS!!! He has been married to his sweetheart since 1995. He is a proud dad to three incredible kids: Tyler, Hunter, and Annlei.