Dragon Administration

Morgan Aeschlimann was named the Principal of Matt Arthur Primary School during the Houston County Board of Education meeting held February 10, 2026. Aeschlimann is currently an Assistant Principal at Lake Joy Primary School. She will begin this new role in June when current Principal, Alicia Conner, begins her role as a Director of School Operations for the Houston County School District.

Aeschlimann is a native of Houston County and a product of the Houston County School District, where she has worked for the last 20 years. She has served as the Assistant Principal of Instruction at Lake Joy Primary since 2022 and previously taught first grade, third grade, fifth grade, and English for Speakers of Other Languages. She was also named the Teacher of the Year for Eagle Springs Elementary in 2019.

Aeschlimann earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Georgia College and State University. She graduated with a master’s degree in Elementary Reading and Literacy from Walden University and a Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Georgia College and State University. She has additional certifications in Educational Leadership, Multi-Tiered System of Support Facilitation, Teaching Support and Coaching, Gifted Education, and English for Speakers of Other Languages. She is currently working on a doctorate in Educational Leadership at Valdosta State University.

Aeschlimann and her husband, Chris, have been married for 20 years and they have three children. She enjoys spending time outside and creating memories with her family.

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.