My name is Tony Wolfe. I am currently the Director of Athletic Facilities for the Buford School system. I taught US History and World Geography for 22 years and also served as Athletic Director for 6 years. I served as Head Baseball Coach for 21 years, head softball coach for 14 years and I was an assistant football coach for 10 years. I graduated from Gainesville High School and from Piedmont College and completed my Master’s degree at Piedmont College as well. I also served as Athletic Director for Forsyth County Parks and Recreation for 12 years prior to getting into the education field. I attend Sugar Hill Church along with my family.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My wife Kim, and I have been married for 34 years. We have 2 daughters, Whitney and Peyton. Kim has worked at Buford City Hall for over 40 years. Whitney is in her 9th year as a first grade teacher at Buford Academy. Peyton is Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Kadiant in Decatur providing therapy for children with Austism.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
This is my 28th year working for Buford City Schools. I was a Social Studies teacher for 22 years and served as Athletic Director for 6 years at BHS and now I am the Director of Athletic Facilities for the school system. I also served as head baseball coach for 21 years, head softball coach for 14 years and as an assistant varsity football coach for 10 years. I have loved serving the kids, both in the classroom and on the fields all these years, and loved representing this community through athletics. There are so many wonderful people in this community who love Buford, and are so willing to help make Buford an amazing community and school system.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Bravo’s and Rico’s would probably be my first choices for favorite restaurants, but there are many more outstanding ones as well.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in Buford 34 years and worked here for 28 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
There are so many, but the first person that comes to mind is Cassie Bro. She loves to travel, is adventurous, and is positive and uplifting. She is always looking for her next adventure or challenge.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I am not much of a traveler, but I would settle for a quiet beach somewhere. Kim and I love sitting on the beach and enjoying the peace that you feel
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I am not a movie guy, really never have time to go watch. I do enjoy TV, so shows like NCIS and Chicago Fire, would be two of my favorites.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Work to be great at everything you do, be grateful in every circumstance, and live a worthy life that you can be proud of.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Attend the Masters Golf Tournament.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
The Eagles. I am not a big music guy, but I love the Eagles and how it reminds me of my younger days when life was easier.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
I miss Puckett’s restaurant and I still enjoy Lee’s Golden Buddha.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
It would probably be a coach. Maybe Brian Snitker, Nick Saban, Coach K or Geno Aueriemma. Anyone who has had a great impact on others, and helped people achieve great success.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love how this community has always put kids first and greatly supports everything involving kids. The schools and the recreation facilities are world class, and shows how much this community cares about the kids. I also love how the people have maintained their pride in the community, and support everything and everyone.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully I will be retired, but yet serving others in some role. I would love to get back into coaching kids, or possibly mentoring younger coaches in some capacity.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love to fish, but rarely have time to. I love collecting older baseball cards and of course cards of our former baseball players who have advanced to pro ball.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
I am not a world traveler, so I will say Daytona Beach.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
June, school is out and the weather is awesome. Christmas is my favorite holiday. Sundays are great, it is a time for worship at Church and the opportunity to spend time with family.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
A beautiful spring day on the lake fishing. A vacation at the beach.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
There are so many people who have inspired me through the years. Just to name a few, David Snell, Jess Simpson, Dexter Wood, Gene Durden, Rebecca Moon, Margo Skalon, Banks Bitterman and Pastor Chuck Allen. What has made Buford HS so special all these years, is the great people who have worked there and have inspired thousands of students and hundreds of teachers to be better.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
I really don’t have a sense of smell.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family. Peace. Security.