Josh Harper is from Kennedy, Alabama and is a 1993 graduate of South Lamar.  He has been working at South Lamar since 2006. He has taught history in grades 7-12 and has served as a football, girls basketball, softball, and bowling coach. 

Coach Harper has been married to Jennifer Mordecai Harper since 1997.  They have one son and one daughter. Ian is a 2019 South Lamar graduate. Emma is going into the 11th grade at South Lamar.

Coach Harper has enjoyed teaching and coaching the Stallions over the years and looks forward to working with all of the Stallion community as Principal.