Before winter break, the art teacher at Atlantic High School, Mrs. Herrick-Williams, had decided to step down from her position as a teacher because of migraines. In an interview, she said that she wants to find the reason for her migraines, but she still does not know why they are happening; she theorized it is because of her environment. After this school year, she will be creating content for schools to use in art classes, such as packets or lesson plans. However, she has said that if the migraines get treated and nobody becomes an art teacher, she might come back.
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Art Teacher is Leaving AHS
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January 21, 2026
Mrs.Herrick-Williams (left) with a student, Austin Coatney (right)
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Thomas Engler, Staff Writer
Thomas Engler is a sophomore and is new to the journalism department. He decided to join Journalism because he thought it would be fun to write stories about the school. He also enjoys the photography aspect of journalism, and his favorite things to photograph are people in classes and people doing activities. He participates in many activities at AHS including cross country and archery. In school, he enjoys Algebra, Spanish, and Band.
Allison Berryhill, Adviser
Allison Berryhill, the advisor of the journalism program and an English teacher here at AHS has been teaching for 26 years and has been advising the journalism program for 14 years. Berryhill said, “ My favorite memory is when the room is buzzing with students working in teams and the energy is addicting.” Berryhill finds different aspects of each department in journalism fun. “The yearbook is always amazing, and our podcastors and social media team came back with great ideas from Media Now.” One thing Berryhill likes about journalism is that you need a wide range of students with different interests. “Some students shine through with social media, yearbook or taking photos,” said Berryhill.
Outside of teaching Berryhill plays the accordion, runs, juggles and loves to learn new things. She also enjoys reading and writing poetry. “Right now, I am learning Spanish on Duolingo,” Berryhill said. Berryhill would also like to shout out that the AHS journalism website has won the SNO award three years in a row.
Story by Annabelle Meyer