Kevin Bachtel
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Adam Blalock
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Mr. Bachtel (Mr. B) is in his first year at Rockmart High School. He teaches Physical Science and Honors Physics.
Mr. B is a 1997 graduate of Kennesaw State University. He holds a Bachlors of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. While at KSU, he was a student athelete in the sports of Cross Country and Track and Field. He is a two time Peachbelt Athletic Conference selection and competed in three national championship races. While at KSU, he worked on an NIH grant studying the CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors. Mr. B previously worked as a Supply teacher at McEachern High School in Cobb County (Physics and Earth Science) and as a substitute teacher in Cobb and Paulding counties. He also worked for CryoLife, Inc a biotechnology company in Kennesaw, GA. Mr. B has been married to his wife Lori for 17 years and they have three children; Aubrey, Maddie and William. He enjoys playing tennis and golf and watching his kids compete in their respective sports. |
Adam Blalock has been an employee of Polk School District for 11 years where he has taught Social Studies and Special Education at Rockmart High School. Coach Blalock currently teaches World History, Honors World History and U.S. History, serves as the Social Studies Department Chair, as well as, 504 and RTI Coordinator. Coach Blalock was named the Rockmart High School and Polk School District Teacher of the Year for the 2016-2017 school year. In 2010 Coach Blalock became the head boys Track and Field and Cross Country coach. Coach Blalock graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Education and later completed his Master's degree at Grand Canyon University in Secondary Education. Coach Blalock is married to Amy, his wife of 16 years, and has three children: Mark, Addison, and Ella. He currently resides in Cherokee County, Alabama.
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Kyle McKinney
Kyle McKinney has served as a dedicated community coach for five years at Rockmart High School and Rockmart Middle School. Coach McKinney has coached Cross Country for five years, Track and Field at RMS for three years and Track and Field at RHS for two years. Coach McKinney ran track in middle school and high school where he lettered all four years. He specialized in the 1600m Run, 3200m Run, and 4x800m Relay. He also ran cross country all four years of high school. Coach McKinney enjoys fishing, running, and traveling.