Mrs. Christy Blakely
Eighth Grade Math and Social Studies & Math 1
Courses Taught:
- Math, Grade 8
- Math 1, Grade 8
- Social Studies, Grade 8
Certification Areas:
- 00025 - Elementary Education (K-6)
- 78200 - Mathematics (6-9)
- 78300 - Science (6-9)
- 78400 - Social Studies (6-9)
- 88087 - Academically Gifted (K-12)
EDUCATION:
I attended Appalachian State University and graduated in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grade Education - Concentration in Math/Science. I have also completed an Academically Gifted Licensure Add-on Certification program from High Point University. I am certified to teach middle grades Math, Science, and Social Studies and Elementary Education.
EXPERIENCE:
I spent ten years teaching sixth, seventh, and eighth grades in the areas of Math, Science, and Algebra 1. I was the recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award at Welborn Middle School in 2002-2003. The 2020-2021 school year will be my ninth year in the Randolph County School System and my eighth year at Archdale Trinity Middle School. During the 2019-2020 school year, I was the recipient of the Distinguished Educator Award at ATMS.
BIOGRAPHY:
I am currently teaching eighth grade Math, Math 1, and Social Studies at ATMS as a part of the Triton Team, along with Mr. Bentley (Science and Social Studies) and Mrs. Williams (English/Language Arts and Social Studies). I have been married for 22 years and have three beautiful children. I love to spend time at the beach and am an AVID DUKE basketball fan...GO BLUE DEVILS!!
It takes a special person to love and to teach in a middle school environment. The middle school age is one of new beginnings, leaving childhood, and entering pre-adulthood. As a teacher, I am here to prepare these kids not only for high school, but for their future careers. I am also here to be an example and guide them to make good choices to be good citizens both in and out of the classroom.