We are proud to announce Christy Hamilton as our new Director of Magnet Schools.
Ms. Hamilton is a seasoned educator with 31 years of experience dedicated to empowering students and supporting educators across Alabama. Her career includes nine years as a classroom teacher, eight years as an ARI regional reading coach, and 14 years as a school principal. For the past decade, she has served as an administrator in Jefferson County and now steps into an exciting new role as the district’s Magnet School Program Director.
In this position, Christy partners with district leaders to create innovative, high-quality learning experiences for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Her commitment to equity, access, and academic excellence is at the heart of her work.
Christy holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, certification as an Educational Administrator and Reading Specialist, and an Educational Specialist degree in Instructional Leadership.
Outside of her professional life, Christy finds deep joy in her family. She is the proud mother of Allison (married to Blake), David (married to Julie), and Anna Ruth, and the loving grandmother of Shelby, JT, and Wallace.
Please help us congratulate Ms. Hamilton on this exciting new role!