#GirlTalk

Emily Boydston ’06 has a job you may not have heard of. In fact, the position is so unique, she is likely the only one in the...

Who says you can’t be passionate about art AND athletics? Josie Love Roebuck ’14 played soccer throughout her time at GPS,...

During a week of learning, planning, traveling, and water sampling, the sophomore River Fellows were tasked with writing about...

The newest Tucker River Fellows explored the great outdoors for some hands-on learning.

A favorite signature program of some of our Upper School students, Tucker River Fellows is an endowed, multiyear cocurricular...

To best cater to the needs of our students, we must understand how they learn.

A graduate from the GPS Class of 1978, Harriette McKeldin Stokes received two degrees from the University of Florida: an...

This long-standing GPS tradition offers experiential learning opportunities outside the traditional classroom setting. 

After graduating from GPS in 2008, Charquette Forté Nelson attended Middle Tennessee State University, where she was a member of...

Hailing from the GPS Class of 1998, Dr. Renita Eason completed her undergraduate education degree at the University of North...

Ashley Moore Palmer, GPS Class of 1999, received both her undergraduate and law degrees from Vanderbilt University and now lives...

On this episode of our On the Job interview series with alumnae, we met with Laura Higbee '11, Associate Attorney at Husch...

This week our varsity soccer team will compete in the TSSAA semifinals against Hutchison in hopes of moving on to the eventual...

On the first episode of our On the Job interview series with alumnae, we traveled to Lee University to chat with McCay Mathis '14...

As you explore schools to find the best fit for your child’s next chapter, we know you will be reviewing a lot of information. It...

At GPS, we have changed the narrative in STEM, particularly as it applies to girls. Our students discover a passion for and go on...

Beatrice “Bea” Lyons ’60 is a retired community college educator, an active community volunteer, a staunch advocate for deaf and...

In this episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with junior Hannah Grace Kornberg about starting at GPS as a seventh-grader,...

In this episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with ninth-grader Tori Ball about her first year at GPS, what it's like to be...

In this episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with senior Madi Clower, who serves as president of BIPOC Forum this year. She...

In this episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with seventh-grader Molly Ransom about her favorite classes, what she loves...

While Upper School is a new chapter for all students, girls who are new to GPS have more ground to cover when it comes to getting...

After graduating from GPS in 2015, Angela Bonds attended Mercer University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology....

After graduating from GPS, Tayana Fernandez, Class of 2012, attended Auburn University, where she double-majored in biomedical...

Hailing from the Class of 2007, Porché Warren Adams attended Furman University, where she studied biology before receiving her...

Brandi Andrews Sheely, Class of 2007, attended Oklahoma State University, where she majored in industrial engineering and...

It is important that every student at GPS receives the support she needs to thrive. As experts in the education of girls, we...

From the Class of 2002, Tommi Paris has cultivated quite a career for herself in the communications arena. She began her...

After graduating from GPS in 2013, Kimberly Reid attended the University of Memphis, where she studied biomedical engineering....

Denise Rawlings O’Neil, a graduate of the Class of 2006, continued her education at MTSU, where she received her bachelor's...

Dr. Chadarryl Silguero-Clay, a member of the Class of 2012, discovered where she wanted to take her career while she was still a...

In addition to academics, another important aspect of educating the whole girl is ensuring her comfort in social situations and...

India Green graduated from GPS in 2013 and went on to attend The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. While in college, she...

The GPS Learning Center

In our fourth episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with Caroline Carpenter, Class of 2026, about choosing an all-girls...

In our third episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with Karen Kal, a sixth-grade student, about her favorite GPS traditions,...

In our second episode of Campus Connection, Megan speaks with Mary Kate Johnson, President of Student Council, about her cheerful...

By Ms. Katelyn Dix, English 12 and AP English Literature Teacher

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

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 to...

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

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 psychology....

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

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

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 GPS...

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, she...

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 an...

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 ’09,...

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

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 U.S....

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

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...

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 students...

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

Here, we share the science behind...