Head of Oprah School Now Leads Atlanta Girl's School

09/24/2007- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

When noted Quaker educator Joan Countryman retired a few years back from the prestigious Lincoln School in Providence, R.I., she made a number of promises to herself about how she would spend her time. Serving as an interim head of school didn't make the list.

Fast-forward to last June. Her stint with Winfrey's academy up, the 67-year-old got another unexpected call. This time it was Atlanta Girl's School on the line, asking her to run things until it hired a permanent leader.
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