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Dr. Cristy Thompson
Welcome to 8th Grade English!
I look forward to working with you and your child(ren) this year! My web page has information that is helpful for the class, such as my syllabus, supply list, and lesson plans.
I have also included helpful links to the books that we will be reading this year (a new book every nine weeks). The photo gallery includes pictures from field trips, workshops, and dress-up days.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have. I am here to help!
Dr. Thompson's Professional Biography
Education
*EdD (Doctor of Education -- Rural Education: Organizational Change and Leadership) Degree -- The University of West Alabama, 2019-2021 (4.0 GPA)
*EdS (Education Specialist -- Teacher Leadership) Degree -- The University of West Alabama, 2013-2015 (4.0 GPA)
Class AA Certification
*MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching -- English Concentration) -- The University of West Alabama, 2007-2009 (3.9 GPA)
*MED (Master of Education -- Instructional Leadership) -- The University of West Alabama, 2021-2022 (4.0 GPA)
Class A Certification
*BS (Bachelor of Science -- Double Major: Secondary Education and English) -- The University of Alabama, 2003-2006 (3.89 GPA)
Class B Certification
*Shelton State Community College, 2002-2003 (3.83 GPA)
Transferred to The University of Alabama
*Carrollton High School, 2001 (3.89 GPA)
Advanced Diploma with Tech-Prep Endorsement (Business Office Education)
FMS School Duties and Responsibilities
- 7th Grade English Teacher 2007-2013, 8th Grade English Teacher 2013-Present
- Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) Team -- Chairperson -- 2007-2022
- District Accreditation Team Member 2008- Present
- FMS Leadership Team 2007-Present
- Reading and Language Textbook Adoption Committee 2007- Present
- Reading and Language Curriculum Committee 2007-Present
- 8th Grade Graduation and Honors Night – Chairperson – 2018-2020
- Google G-Suite -- Campus Troubleshooter – 2017-Present
- FMS Honors Day Committee 2016- Present
- CCRS Implementation Team 2012-Present
- Budget Committee – 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- Miss FMS Pageant Committee 2011-2014
- Courtesy Committee – 2011-Present
- 8th Grade-Level Chair 2016-Present
- 7th Grade-Level Chair 2011-2013
- Discipline Committee 2012-2017
- PowerSchool Campus Technology – Campus Troubleshooter – 2010-Present
Awards, Recognition, and Professional Organizations:
Instructional Leadership Advisory Committee, University of West Alabama Graduate School, 2022-Present
Outstanding Instructional Leader Award, University of West Alabama, 2021-2022
UWA/ Rural Schools Collaborative Caucus, 2021-2022
Fayette County Secondary School Teacher of the Year 2020-2021
Fayette Middle School Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
Fayette Middle School Teacher of the Year 2020-2021
Council of Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS), 2021-Present
Excellence in Teaching Awards English Language Arts Honorable Mention, Committee of the Office of Research on Teaching in the Disciplines, 2019
Fayette Middle School Teacher of the Year 2013
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Citizenship Education Teacher Post Recognition Award, 2013
Spiller Furniture’s FMS Teacher of the Year 2008-2009
Pinnacle Honor Society, 2022- present
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Alabama, 2006
Golden Key International Honor Society, 2004 - present
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2002-2004
Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society, 2004-present
National Dean’s List, 2002-2005
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, 2004- present
Dean’s/ President’s List, 2002-2006
The National Scholars Honor Society, 2003-2005
Who’s Who Among Students In American Junior Colleges 2003
Who’s Who Among Students In American Colleges & Universities 2005- 2006
English Language Arts Praxis Score = 184
Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) – 2021- present
Alabama Education Association – 2006-Present
Fayette County Education Association – 2007- present
Student Alabama Education Association, Vice-President – 2005-2006
National Education Association – 2006- Present
National Council of Teachers of English 2006 – Present
Kappa Delta Pi – 2004- Present