• University of Alabama, Master of Arts, Special Education-Gifted and Talented, 2012
• Athens State University, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, 2006
  

• Highly Qualified Teacher according to NCLB standards
  
• Lee vs. Macon Training Makes Sense Strategies Training
  
• Positive Behavioral Supports Training
  
• Alabama Reading Initiative training (Modules: QRI, Phonemic Awareness, Reading Comprehension, and Reading Vocabulary) 2007
  
• Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) training 2007 and 2008
  
• Laying the Foundation Pre-AP English training (Modules 1-4) 2011

• 2011-Present  Pre-AP English: Athens Intermediate School
• 2010-Present  Gifted Education: Athens Intermediate School
• 2007-2010  Sixth Grade Science and Reading: Athens Intermediate School 

I have been teaching at Athens Intermediate School since 2007. I am looking forward to another wonderful school year with the best faulty and staff! I was born and raised in Athens and grew up in the Athens City School System. I live on the Tennessee River with my husband of five years and our three Pugs!  

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to e-mail or call.

christy.swafford@acs-k12.org

Twitter: @SwaffordAIS

256-230-2880