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Mrs. Wyatt teaches E-Period Modern World History Class on the Russian Revolution. Mrs. Wyatt must balance between working at Woodward and working at the University of North Georgia. Photo credit Brooke Tharp '28

Mrs. Wyatt’s Secret Class

Mrs. Wyatt talks about her experience simultaneously teaching at Woodward Academy and the University of North Georgia
Brett Schlossberg April 10, 2026

If you have taken a history class at Woodward, you might have had Mrs. Linda Wyatt as a teacher, or have been near her classroom. If you have had her, you know the enthusiastic ‘hello friend’ greeting...

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Courtney King on the early morning of March 19, 2026 tending to her job as a barista at the coffee bar, DripThru at Woodward. Photo Credit Joy Ferguson ‘29

Coffee With Courtney

Behind the scenes of a DripThru worker
Joy Ferguson March 27, 2026

You may or may not like getting coffee from DripThru, the coffee bar in the Student Lounge, but have you ever wondered who’s actually making the coffee? Well, one of the baristas is Courtney King, one...

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Our Coach K

Our Coach K

Getting to know Dr. Ken Kirschner
August Winchester December 11, 2025

Dr. Ken Kirschner (also known as Coach K, Dr. K, Mr. K and apparently “Hey, you”) is an Upper School Algebra and Pre-Calculus teacher who is beloved by many of his students for the fun and humorous...

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Coach Chris Myers assists the Homecoming pep rally for fall 2024. Photo credit BBK staff

Getting to Know Coach Myers

20 Years In
Riverly Carr December 11, 2025

If you’ve ever had a conversation with Coach Chris Myers, you know he’s not the type to overcomplicate things. He’s straightforward, honest and grounded. When asked about what he likes to do outside...

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From Space to the Classroom

From Space to the Classroom

Mrs. Williams' journey towards teaching
Sahana Hill-Attkisson December 11, 2025

Mrs. D. Monique Williams is a passionate high school math teacher at the Upper School with a very interesting career. Although she now spends her time teaching students in Geometry, Algebra 1, and College...

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A Hero in Our Midst

A Hero in Our Midst

Getting to know Mr. Wilson
Emory Hill December 11, 2025

Every day, as we move through life, it’s easy to see somebody and assume one aspect of their life is all there is to them. Students often encounter Willie L. Wilson, or Mr. Wilson, as the jolly lunch...

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