Faculty Alumni Spotlight

Kayla Morgan '16

Kayla Morgan ‘16 may be one of TSA’s Fourth and Fifth-grade veteran teachers, but she did not always know that she wanted to be a teacher. Yet, she knew she always wanted to help people in whatever career path she chose.

After graduating from Tattnall, Kayla attended the University of Georgia, where she received not only her Bachelor's Degree but also her Master's Degree. Initially, she majored in Exercise Science, thinking she wanted to be a Physician’s Assistant. Yet, after taking a child-development course, she changed her major, while trusting God that he would place her in the job she was meant to be.

Even though she found Athens to be a second home, she knew that she ultimately wanted to return to Macon to work. After graduation, she returned to Macon and worked in a hospital for a year.

When the opportunity came to teach at Tattnall, Kayla knew she would love nothing more than to return to the school that gave her so much.

“It’s the little things about Tattnall that make it so great. I don’t think I would have felt like I belonged had I taught somewhere else. I love forming relationships with my students here like my teachers formed with me.”

While Kayla loves what she does, she knows the education profession does not come without its challenges. “You have to be flexible as a teacher. Sometimes you have to shift your plans at a moments notice; every day is not going to be picture-perfect, but that’s okay. I love what I do at the end of the day, and I know this is where God called me to be.”

Kayla also looks forward to the day she can pour into new teachers. “I work with several seasoned, veteran teachers. One day, when they retire, I’ll be the veteran teacher on my hall, and I would love the opportunity to mentor someone, take what I’ve been taught and what I’ve learned, and pass it on to someone else.”

What’s next for Kayla? Well, she’s taking on a new task as she enters the new year: wedding planning.

Kayla loves to spend time with her family and friends in her spare time, play pickleball, and cheer on her UGA Bulldogs.

We are grateful to have her as a faculty member and part of our Tattnall family!