Wootten, Kathleen Wilkinson

Kathleen Wilkinson Wootten was born on January 27, 1893 in Gastonburg, Alabama. Wootten received her A.B. from Sullins College in 1910 with a major in English and Piano and her M.A. in Health Education and Science from the Teachers' College at Columbia University. She served as the Director of the Health Department at Georgia College for Women from 1917 to 1926. Afterwards, she continued teaching courses in health, mental hygiene, sex education and physical education at the institution.

During her career, Wootten researched and studied with some of America's greatest doctors, surgeons, obstetricians, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and dentists. In addition, she lectured at various institutions and researched abroad. She published numerous books and articles on health related topics. In speaking of her active involvement in her field, Wootten admitted that she had an "endless amount of enthusiasm for health education."