Hello!  My name is Christie Hoy and I am part of the first grade team at Longview Elementary School!  I was born and raised in Upstate New York and attended Syracuse University where I received my B.S. in Inclusive Elementary and Special Education.  After teaching fourth and fifth grade Special Education in New York State for one year, I relocated to Nashville, Tennessee to attend Vanderbilt University for graduate school.  I received my M.Ed. in Early Childhood Special Education and Severe Disabilities in 2003 and have been employed by Williamson County Schools since that time, teaching in Early Childhood Special Education and First Grade. 

My husband, Eric, and I live in Spring Hill with our daughter, Julia, who was born in August 2006 and our son, Carter, who was born in April 2009.  Outside of school, we enjoy outdoor activities, especially biking, hiking, and boating. 

I believe that learning is a process of active discovery and that the classroom environment should be one where diversity, collaboration, and a sense of community are highly valued.  I am so excited to watch the children in my class grow and learn each day.  I look forward to meeting the upcoming first graders and their families.  See you in August!