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Dr. Helene Peters

Division Chair of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Professor of Biology

Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences 

Education

  • PhD, Zoology, Aquatic Parasitology, University of the Free State (Bloemfontein, South Africa), 2002
  • MSc, Zoology, Aquatic Parasitology, University of the Free State, (Bloemfontein, South Africa), 1998
  • BSc, Zoology Honors, University of the Free State (Bloemfontein, South Africa), 1997
  • BSc, Zoology, University of the Free State (Bloemfontein, South Africa), 1996

Biography

Dr. Peters was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa and spent the first 30 years of her life in South Africa. She emigrated to the United States of America in 2005, was awarded a green card in the prestigious EB1 “Outstanding Scientist/Researcher” category with Clearwater Christian College as a sponsor, and subsequently received her US citizenship in May 2019. Dr. Peters completed her undergraduate and graduate studies in the City of Roses, Bloemfontein, South Africa at the University of the Free State. Dr. Peters started teaching as a lab instructor and junior lecturer at the University of the Free State as a 22-year-old graduate student working towards her B.Sc. Honors degree. At Brewton-Parker College, Dr. Peters continues to elevate undergraduate research in the Biology major to prepare students for graduate studies and accompany graduating seniors to the Georgia Academy of Science to present their research findings. Dr. Peters lives in Vidalia, GA with her husband, two children, two dogs, two cats, and a Fischer’s lovebird.

Interesting Facts About Me

  • I spent my 25th birthday in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, and received a baby Nile crocodile as a gift!
  • I have described three new species of protozoan parasites that were previously unknown to science. These symbionts live on the gills of abalone and limpet hosts in the marine intertidal zone of the coast of southern Africa.

Research Interests

  • Parasitology

Professional Organizations/Memberships

Dr. Peters was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa and spent the first 30 years of her life in South Africa. She emigrated to the United States of America in 2005, was awarded a green card in the prestigious EB1 “Outstanding Scientist/Researcher” category with Clearwater Christian College as a sponsor, and subsequently received her US citizenship in May 2019. Dr. Peters completed her undergraduate and graduate studies in the City of Roses, Bloemfontein, South Africa at the University of the Free State. At Brewton-Parker College, Dr. Peters elevates undergraduate research in the Biology major to prepare students for graduate studies and accompany graduating seniors to the Georgia Academy of Science to present their research findings. Dr. Peters lives in Vidalia, GA with her spouse, two children, two dogs, two cats, and a Fischer’s lovebird.

  • Georgia Academy of Science

Favorite Classes Taught at BPC

  • BIO 300 – Cell Biology with Lab
  • BIO 310 – Embryology with Lab 
  • BIO 370 – Microbiology with Lab
  • BIO 410 – Genetics with Lab 

Favorite Bible Verse

"The LORD your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy."
Zephaniah 3:17

CONFERENCE CONTRIBUTIONS (NATIONAL):

Helene Botes & T.C. van der Linde, 1997. Influence of larval density on the development, size and survival of Culiseta longiareolata (Diptera: Culicidae). Insects in African Economy and Environment, Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Poster)

Helene Botes, Linda Basson & J.G. van As, 1997. Abalone gill symbionts – friends or foes? Microscopial Society of South Africa, Belville, South Africa. (Paper)

Helene Botes, Linda Basson & J.G. van As, 1998. Ectosymbiotic Ellobiophryid peritrichs associated with abalone. Microscopial Society of South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa. (Paper)

Helene Botes, Linda Basson & L.L. van As, 1999. Digenean trematodes found associated with Haliotis spadicea Donovan, 1808. Microscopial Society of South Africa, Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Paper)

Helene Botes & Susan Bower, 2000. Unusual protozoans found in the esophageal folds of the abalone Haliotis kamtschatkana kamtschatkana Jonas, 1845. Parasitological Society of Southern Africa, Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Paper)

Helene Botes, Linda Basson & L.L. van As, 2000. Reproduction of scyphidiid peritrichs associated with South African molluscans. Parasitological Society of Southern Africa, Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Poster)

Helene Botes, Liesl L. van As, Linda Basson and J.G. van As, 2001. Reproductive processes of Ellobiophrya sp., hypersymbiont of scyphidiid peritrichs. Microscopial Society of South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa. (Poster)

Helene Peters, Liesl L. van As & Linda Basson, 2002. An overview of the reproductive process, conjugation, in Mantoscyphidia branchi van As, Basson & van As, 1998. Parasitological Society of Southern Africa, Golden Gate, South Africa. (Paper)

Helene Peters, Liesl L. van As & Linda Basson, 2002. Possible life-cycle for the digenean hemiurid occurring in Haliotis spadicea Donovan, 1808. Parasitological Society of Southern Africa, Golden Gate, South Africa. (Paper)

Helene Peters, Liesl L. van As & Linda Basson, 2002. Some notes on the cestode larvae (Tetraphyllidea) found in the alimentary canal of Octopus vulgaris from the De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa. Parasitological Society of Southern Africa, Golden Gate, South Africa. (Poster)

Lopez*, Autumn and Peters, Helene (2019) “THE OCCURRENCE OF METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (ROSENBACH, 1884) IN COLLEGIATE CONTACT AND NON-CONTACT SPORTS.” (Poster)

Batchelor*, Sarah and Peters, Helene (2019) “THE OCCURRENCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF MELISSOCOCCUS PLUTONIUS (WHITE, 1912 AND NOSEMA CERANEA (FRIES, ET AL. 1996) IN HONEY BEES APIS MELLIFERA (LINNAEUS, 1758) FROM APIARIES IN SOUTH EAST GEORGIA.” (Poster)

Queen*, Joshua and Peters, Helene (2019) “A BLIND STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE OF ANABOLIC STEROID CLENBUTEROL AMONG COLLEGIATE ATHLETES AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GOLD NANOPARTICLE LATERAL FLOW IMMUNOASSAY TEST-KITS.” (Poster)

PUBLISHED CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS:

Helene Botes, Linda Basson & J.G. van As, 1997. Abalone gill symbionts – friends or foes? Proceedings of the Microscopial Society of South Africa. 27:119.

Helene Botes, Linda Basson & J.G. van As, 1998. Ectosymbiotic Ellobiophryid peritrichs associated with abalone. Proceedings of the Microscopial Society of South Africa. 28:75.

Helene Botes, Linda Basson & L.L. van As, 1999. Digenean trematodes found associated with Haliotis spadicea Donovan, 1808. Proceedings of the Microscopial Society of South Africa. 29:76.
Helene Botes & Susan Bower, 2000. Unusual protozoans found in the esophageal folds of the abalone Haliotis kamtschatkana kamtschatkana Jonas, 1845. South African Veterinary Association. 72(2):109-116.

Helene Botes, Linda Basson & L.L. van As, 2000. Reproduction of scyphidiid peritrichs associated with South African molluscans. South African Veterinary Association. 72(2):109-116.

Helene Botes, Liesl L. van As, Linda Basson and J.G. van As, 2001. Reproductive processes of Ellobiophrya sp., hypersymbiont of scyphidiid peritrichs. Proceedings of the Microscopial Society of South Africa. 31:76.

Helene Peters and L. Basson, 2003. Notes on the life-cycle of the digenean (Trematoda: Hemiuridae) occurring in Haliotis spadicea (Donovan, 1808). Journal of the South African Veterinary Association. 74(3):87-101.

Helene Peters, L. Basson and L.L. van As, 2003. An overview of the reproductive process, conjugation, in Mantoscyphdia branchi (Van As, Basson & Van As, 1998). Journal of the South African Veterinary Association.74(3):87-101.

Helene Peters, Liesl L. van As & Linda Basson, 2003. Some notes on the cestode larvae (Tetraphyllidea) found in the alimentary canal of Octopus vulgaris from the De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association.74(3):87-101.

Natalia Adams* and Helene Peters (2017) “THE OCCURRENCE OF ATHLETE’S FOOT (TINEA PEDIS), CAUSED BY THE DERMATOPHYTIC FUNGUS, TRICHOPHYTON RUBRUM MALMSTEN 1845, AMONGST ATHLETES AT BREWTON-PARKER COLLEGE.” Georgia Journal of Science, 75(1)32.

Tajamian Foster* and Helene Peters (2017) AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECT OF AN ENERGY DRINK ON ATHLETE PERFORMANCE AMONG BASKETBALL ATHLETES AT BREWTON-PARKER COLLEGE. Georgia Journal of Science, 75(1)17.

Katie Sills* and Helene Peters (2018) THE EFFECT OF SLEEP EXTENSION ON PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN COLLEGIATE ATHLETES. Georgia Journal of Science, 76(1)114.

Lopez, Autumn* and Peters, Helene (2019) “THE OCCURRENCE OF METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (ROSENBACH, 1884) IN COLLEGIATE CONTACT AND NON-CONTACT SPORTS.” Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 77(1)106.

Batchelor, Sarah* and Peters, Helene (2019) “THE OCCURRENCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF MELISSOCOCCUS PLUTONIUS (WHITE, 1912 AND NOSEMA CERANEA (FRIES, ET AL. 1996) IN HONEY BEES APIS MELLIFERA (LINNAEUS, 1758) FROM APIARIES IN SOUTH EAST GEORGIA.,” Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 77(1)105.

Queen, Joshua* and Peters, Helene (2019) “A BLIND STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE OF ANABOLIC STEROID CLENBUTEROL AMONG COLLEGIATE ATHLETES AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GOLD NANOPARTICLE LATERAL FLOW IMMUNOASSAY TEST-KITS.”Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 77(1)63.

Kaitlynn M. Gillette* and Helene Peters (2020) “AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT EMBALMING FLUIDS ON BEEF, PORK AND CHICKEN MEAT PRODUCTS.” Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 78(1)1.

Krizia K. Cornejo* and Helene Peters (2020) “ELECTROPHORESIS ANALYSIS OF COUGH SYRUPS AND LABORATORY TESTING OF ANALGESICS.” Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 78(1)10.

Taylor M. Morris* and Helene Peters (2020) “HEART RATE AND ELECTROCARDIOGRAM ACTIVITY IN ATHLETES: PRE-EXERCISE, DURING EXERCISE, AND POST-EXERCISE.” Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 78(1)13.

Nicole A. Esterbrook* and Helene Peters (2020) “SURVEY OF THE INCIDENCE OF MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIAE IN RESIDENT AND COMMUTING STUDENTS AND AN ANTIBIOTIC DISK DIFFUSION TEST USING MACROLIDES, QUINOLONES AND BETA-LACTAMS.” Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 78(1)32.

FULL-LENGTH PAPERS:

Helene Botes, Linda Basson & Liesl L. van As, 2001. Two new species of Mantoscyphidia Jankowski, 1980 (Ciliophora: Peritrichia), gill symbionts of Haliotis Linnaeus, 1758 (Mollusca: Archaeogastropoda) from the south coast of South Africa. Acta Protozoologica. 40:131-140.

Helene Peters, Liesl L. van As, Linda Basson and Jo G van As, 2004. A new species of Ellobiophrya Chatton et Lwoff, 1923 (Ciliophora: Peritrichia), attached to Mantoscyphidia Jankowski, 1980 (Ciliophora: Peritrichia) species. Acta Protozoologica. 43:163-172.

Helene Peters, Liesl L. Van As and Linda Basson. 2010. Binary fission, telotroch formation and conjugation in Mantoscyphidia Jankowski, 1980 (Ciliophora: Peritrichia). Acta Protozoologica. 49:61-74.

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Joanna Phillips-Mock is a proud third generation Baron, both as a student and a staff member.

Beginning her teaching career in Middle Georgia in 1995, Mrs. Mock worked with a state funded program that served some of the most disadvantaged special needs students within the local school districts. She ultimately moved into leadership positions within the organization, serving and training others in multiple initiatives. She enjoys working with students of all ages to recognize and to achieve their greatest potential.

Mrs. Mock holds a Bachelor’s degree from Brewton-Parker College, a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Behavior Disorders, and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Administration from Georgia College and State University. She resides in Ailey, Georgia, with her husband Don, their son Tye Lewis, her mother Carol Joyce, and multiple fur babies. She enjoys traveling, gardening, camping, and attending concerts.

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Candace Lilford graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Theatre Generalism in 2021 from Anderson University and with her master’s degree in English Literature in 2023 from the University of Alabama. She presently serves as Professional Tutor for the Student Enrichment Center while also teaching sections of ENG 101 and 102. 

As part of her two-year master's program, Ms. Lilford taught sections of ENG 101 and 102, while also serving as teaching assistant for British Literature Survey courses and volunteering in the university’s Writing Center. Ms Lilford has also presented papers at the Hudson Strode Conference and the South Eastern Christian and Literature Conference as well as working on various theatrical productions.

Born in North Carolina of South African descent, Ms. Lilford has lived in Uganda, Botswana, South Africa, and Trinidad before settling in Mount Vernon with her family in 2016, where she attended Brewton-Parker College as a dual enrollment student. She presently resides in Mount Vernon with her family and spends her free time watching old TV shows.

Linda Armstrong

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Linda Armstrong earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Technology from Southeastern Technical College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Walden University. Throughout her career, Linda has worked with diverse populations, including at-risk youth and families and youth in crisis because of mental health and other issues. Her empathetic nature has made her an effective advocate for those in need. In addition to her professional work, Linda is also is committed to volunteerism. She has dedicated countless hours as a youth mentor, and to teaching about her faith at various Christian organizations. She believes in the power of positivity and its ability to transform not only her life but also the lives of others.

"If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you will look forward, do so prayerfully. But the wisest course would be to be present in the present gratefully." ~ Maya Angelou

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Greetings, Baron Nation!

It's truly a joy to be back in a place that has shaped me so profoundly. I'm Willie Ford, a proud 2022 graduate of historic Brewton-Parker College, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Minor in Education. Following my graduation, I embarked on a journey in education, teaching Special Education within the Vidalia City School District. In addition to my role as an educator, I had the privilege of serving as the Unit Director at the J.D. Rabun Boys and Girls Club. All the while, I was honored to pastor at the esteemed New Hope Baptist Church of Rhine, Georgia. With God's grace, I managed these responsibilities, and now, I'm thrilled and ready to contribute to the welfare of our students, aiming to inspire through service.

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Dusty Arnold  is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst as well as a BPC alumnus. He has years of experience working with a variety of mental health issues including anxiety, grief, and challenges related to Autism. He specializes in behavior-related interventions that can help college students build on their strengths to set achievable goals while also learning how to deal with the thoughts and feelings that sometimes get in the way. He incorporates Biblical values and evidence-based treatments to meet students wherever they happen to be on their journey to spiritual and psychological health. 

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Currently serving as the Assistant Director of the Student Enrichment Center, Student Success Coach, and Adjunct Faculty at Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon, GA, he also serves as the Pastor of The Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Dublin, GA.

As a member of the renowned International Gospel Singing Group, The Wardlaw Brothers, Dr. Wardlaw has traveled all over the nation and abroad ministering and singing the Gospel of Christ Jesus. Dr. Wardlaw has served as a consultant for various agencies and has worked as a Fatherhood Coordinator and G.E.D. instructor within the Technical College System of Georgia and participates in local and national civic and philanthropic work.

Dr. Wardlaw holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Business from the University of Georgia, two master's degrees from Troy University (Master of Science in Clinical Counseling and Psychology and Master of Education in Counseling), and a Doctorate in Education from Argosy University in Organizational Leadership. Dr. Wardlaw is a Lifetime Silver Member of The NAACP and a member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He is happily married to the former Mrs. Stephanie Scott. They have 3 Children; Chambria, Marc, and Carleigh.

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