BOLD Alumni News

From student to staff, Meridith Owens, Matthew Cummings and Nakia Hooks have come full circle, returning to serve the Barrow County School System community that helped shape them.

“I want to give back to those who poured into me during my time in school,” Josh shared when reflecting on the teachers who inspired him.

It was during her time in Spain that the idea sparked—an experience that ultimately led her to Brown University.

For Toni Brandon, the ability to care for others has always been a gift she cherished. "I love taking care of others. I always knew that I wanted to become a nurse someday," said Toni.

From playing on golf courses at the age of 12 to designing them years later, Amanda Barbee discovered a passion that led her to a fulfilling career.

Belinda earned her Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of North Carolina. She is now a member of the School Governance Team (SGT) for Bethlehem Elementary School. “I love being invo

What does a full-circle moment look like? For Sarah Currey, it was stepping into her first classroom as a teacher. This was the same room where she made some of her best friends, shared countless laug