Alumni Faculty Spotlight Courtney Kauss | The Walker School

Courtney joined The Walker School community as a seventh grader and was an active Wolverine, participating in Cross Country, Cheerleading, Swimming, and Track & Field. After graduating, Courtney went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University. This year, she returned to Walker as a Kindergarten Assistant Teacher in our Primary School, working alongside Brooke Kelly.

Along with her husband, Ben, son Rylen ’29, and daughter Brooke ’31, Courtney and her family enjoy staying active. They love traveling and hiking all over the United States. In her free time, she enjoys reading and all kinds of exercise—and spending time with her very spoiled beagle mix, Ace.

What are some of your favorite memories from your time as a student here?
Cross Country Practices at the Mountain, Cheering for Soccer before we had Football, Long swim meets, trips with friends, being a part of the first Track team at Walker

How has the school changed since you were a student? How has it stayed the same?
The campus has changed so much and there are a lot more opportunities for students in both academics and clubs. But the core of Walker, the relationships, remains the same.

What’s one thing you wish today’s students knew about the school’s past?
Walker is a gift-appreciate the time that you have here. You will make friends who will be with you for the rest of your life.

What makes this school community unique, in your opinion?
Relationships among students, parents, teachers, and coaches. The evolution of those relationships is uniquely Walker