Michael Coulter:  

After graduating early from LHS ('78), I went on to UTA and finished degrees in Music and Education. Met the love of my life the month before college even began (Joni, from Bowie HS, '78), and we married in May of '82, after I had finished my degrees back in December of '81. Next year will be our 40th anniversary! We have three children, now all in their 30's, a girl and two boys, and three grandchildren, also a girl and two boys!. My wife and I are both teachers, although she has decided to finally retire as of this year, after a brilliant career in special education. As for me, this will be my 40th year of teaching, but I have no plans to retire, this year or ever. I love my work; in fact, most days, I can't wait to get to school! I currently serve as the Social Studies department Co-Chair for Dalton High School (AAAAAA, NW Georgia), and teach AP U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History, U.S. Military History, and Theory of Knowledge (for our International Baccalaureate program). Earlier in my career, I also served as a high school band director, a mid...Expand for more