#Girl Talk

In our first episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with Olivia Burns, Chairwoman of the Senior Class, about traditions,...

Since 2004, Jenise Gordon has served at GPS as a teacher, coach, dean of students, and now Head of Upper School. Her passion...

If you are beginning to look for a school for your daughter to attend next year, you know what an undertaking it is. You want...

Attending Georgia Tech on the prestigious, four-year President’s Scholarship, Priya Boyington ’07 transitioned from an...

At GPS, we value relationships as they help students feel as though they belong. Healthy relationships are modeled first by...

Summer camp is a rite of passage and an incredible way to keep children engaged during the lesser-scheduled summer months, but...

Following her time at GPS, Amy Perkins ’02 attended Birmingham-Southern College, where she graduated with a B.S. in...

If you’re raising a girl, add these books to your reading list. Each delivers tips and insights into how girls are different...

Named the first female chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in spring 2019, Lisa Hendy ’90 knows what it takes...

From Katy Berotti, English Department Chair, AP Language & Composition and English 11 Teacher

From a young age, it was clear Jazelyn Hogg ’13 was going to make a difference in the lives of others. She spent her time at...

For Jalesa Poindexter ’13, her life story comes full circle. The summer before her senior year at GPS, she fell ill and was...

Nedra Campbell ’90 spends her days fighting for the rights of those who are not treated equitably. Following her time at GPS,...

During her time at GPS, Tia Guster ’99 took full advantage of the variety of offerings available to her. From dance, yearbook...

Following her tenure at GPS, Dion Roland Flynn ’91 attended the U.S. Air Force Academy, where she received her commission as...

It’s been said, “Love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Well, that sums up the career of Kelvina Smith...

Known for her powerful bat and her ability to welcome new players to the team, Ariana Whatley ’20 was an integral part of the...

Norquata Allen ’10 is a quintessential example of the importance of setting goals and seizing opportunities. While many kids...

Mabel Cobb ’75 carried both history and pressure on her shoulders as the first Black graduate of GPS. During her adolescent...

At GPS, everything is based on what is best for girls. From how they build curriculum to how they engage with students, GPS...

Never one to back down from a challenge, Katherine Dann Ogden ’02 earned her bachelor’s degree in ocean engineering from the...

For Catherine Hitchings Plating ’10, a desire to help others and to solve problems led her—rather unexpectedly, she admits—to...

With not one but two new books set to publish in spring 2021, Anjali Enjeti ’91 knows who she is and what she has to say....

Joy Allen-Altimare ’95 has spent the last two decades cultivating an impressive résumé. Today, as Chief Engagement and Brand...

“It’s risk—not perfection, not success, not racking up achievements—that actually helps to build confidence in girls. And it’s...

Have you noticed your daughter suffers from high anxiety surrounding failure? Does she become easily frustrated when trying...

In the second episode of Counseling Connection, Upper School Counselor Heather Landreth and Middle School Counselor Casey...

Have you ever wondered how you can best support your daughter as she navigates friendships? Do you worry about how she handles...

Millions, perhaps even billions of words have been written on how best to instill self-confidence in children. It’s a trait...

A girl’s participation in sports can enhance every aspect of her life: relationships, confidence, emotional well-being, even...

Based on recent stats published by the National Association of Independent Schools, the average cost of tuition for day...

Do boys and girls really learn differently? What are the benefits of an all-girls education?

Here, we share the science behind...

If you’re considering private school for your child, you’ll want to look closely at each of your options. The best way to get...