Beverly Blackwell

Beverly Blackwell joined the GPS community in 2015 after leading the physical education program at Signal Mountain Middle/High School. During her time at GPS, Beverly has served as a physical education teacher and PE Department Chair, NSCA-certified strength and conditioning coach, aquatics coordinator, and track & field, cross country, softball, and diving coach. Outside of GPS, Beverly was instrumental in developing a fitness program with the national YMCA organization and is known as and has received numerous accolades as a state championship-winning coach. Beverly became the first GPS Dean of Health and Wellness in 2022. She is responsible for creating and leading a learner-centered and developmentally appropriate health and wellness program, which includes physical, mental, social, and emotional health. In this role, she oversees the health and wellness needs of the school plus works on designing and implementing courses and curricula across divisions to best meet the developing needs of middle and upper school girls, including equipping them with skills to mindfully navigate their social landscapes and make healthy decisions that positively impact their physical, emotional, and social selves.