Dr. Torris T. Woolfolk is a native of Macon, Georgia. He attended Mercer University where he played basketball and received a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. He went on to receive a Master's degree, Educational Specialist degree, and a Doctorate in Education in Reading and Literacy from Capella University. He started his teaching career in 2003 with the Bibb County School District, where he served as a visual arts teacher and basketball coach. Torris has continued his career with the Houston County Board of Education as a visual arts teacher and basketball coach. He currently serves as an Assistant Principal of Discipline at Huntington Middle School. One of his philosophies in education is "We all can achieve more through building relationships and hard work."

He and his wife Tonya have three children - Christine, Lailah, and Celeste.