Walker Alum Speaks at Kennedy Center MLK Celebration

Walker alum and current Georgetown sophomore Ryan Wilson ('08) was recently invited to speak at an event at The Kennedy Center to celebrate Martin Luther King Day.  He introduced the "Legacy of a Dream" award given each year by Georgetown University (given this year to Dikembe Mutombo), and he directly followed remarks given by President Barack Obama.

Here is a link to the impressive speech given by Ryan.  The speech was part of a larger program to celebrate Dr. King's legacy.  If you would like to go directly to Ryan's portion of the program, he is introduced by the President of Georgetown University starting at the 35 minute 20 second mark and he gives his speech directly afterwards.  We are not surprised, but are continually impressed by the success Ryan has found at Georgetown in just two short years.

Jennifer Freeman featured in The Atlantic

Jennifer Freeman is currently teaching in our Science department while Emily Adams is on maternity leave.  She joined us in November and is teaching Biology and Epidemiology this semester.

Jennifer is an experienced teacher with Atlanta Public Schools and was recently featured in an article in the national magazine The Atlantic.  The article is entitled "What Makes a Great Teacher?" and features a video of Jennifer teaching a lesson at her previous school on the digestive system.  Be sure to read the article and watch her in action.

Bullying Prevention Specialist Who Spoke at Walker Earlier This Year

Jeff Dess, a local Prevention Specialist, spoke to our 10th & 11th grade male students earlier this year about bullying prevention. He will also be speaking to our entire faculty at our upcoming inservice day in February. In additional to bullying prevention, Mr. Dess specializes in preparing parents for the many challenges they may face while raising a teenager. He authored the book Turn Up The Music - Prevention Strategies To Help Parents Through The Rap, Rock, Pop, And Metal Years. To learn more from Mr. Dess or to purchase a copy of his book, feel free to visit his webpage at http://www.psych-centric.com/. Plus, expect to see Mr. Dess again at Walker in the future!


Jessica R. Eaton, M.S.
11th & 12th Grade Counselor