Mrs. Philius has been teaching high school science for 19 years, with almost 15 of those at Veterans High School. She has taught Biology, Physical Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Science, and Forensic Science. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgia Southern University, Master of Arts in Secondary Science Education from Piedmont University, and an Educational Specialist degree in Teacher Leadership at Georgia College and State University. This year, Mrs. Philius will be teaching Forensic Science and Environmental Science and she looks forward to the excitement of investigating with her inquisitive students. She will also be serving as Student Council Sponsor and New Teacher Committee member.

Mrs. Philius and her husband, Eric, have a wonderful 6-yr old son and a beautiful baby girl, Ky and Sunni. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is a member of Fellowship Bible Baptist Church and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.