Paula Galland

St. Simons Island has been part of my life for nearly 50 years—and my favorite vacation destination since long before that. I spent my career here in the local schools as a history teacher and library media specialist, and my husband and I raised two sons on this island. So believe me, I know quite a few of the little secrets St. Simons kids tried their best to keep hidden.

These days, in retirement, I’m a docent at the World War II Home Front Museum, active in our island literary guild, and still deeply involved in the life of this community. I’ve always loved history, stories, and travel—and whenever I explore a new place, I’m usually doing it with a VoiceMap tour in my ears.

Over the years I’ve been honored as Apple Computer’s Georgia Educator of the Year, Georgia’s Media Specialist of the Year, and—most meaningful to me—Teacher of the Year at our local high school.
Now I’m delighted to return the favor by sharing the stories, history, and hidden corners of this beautiful island with you.