Meet the Teacher Advisory Council: Dr. Christina Scales of Mountain Road ES!

The Cherokee County School District’s newly formed Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council provides educators with the opportunity to share valued feedback.  The talent of our teachers is unparalleled and their dedication to go the extra mile is unmatched!  Over the coming weeks, we'll be introducing each Council member to our community.  You can learn more about the Council and see the full list of its members online here.

Dr. Christina Scales of Mountain Road ES

A 28-year educator, Dr. Scales teaches first grade at Mountain Road ES. She has taught fourth grade and kindergarten and served at schools in Tennessee and Georgia before joining CCSD. In CCSD, Dr. Scales taught fourth grade at Clark Creek ES STEM Academy for one year before joining Mountain Road eight years ago.

What inspired you to become a teacher?
The love of children and their excitement for learning inspired me to become a teacher.  Their curiosity, energy, and joy motivate me to create a classroom environment where every student feels valued, supported, and excited to learn.

What do you find most rewarding about your job?
Absolutely the students!  Creating a class family each year and then watching the growth of the students from August to May is my favorite part of my job!

How do you elevate the excellence in your classroom?
I always set high expectations in my classroom.  I model what excellence looks like in behavior, effort, and academics.  I celebrate effort, persistence, and improvement, not just correct answers.  I try to provide a nurturing environment that students can feel safe and cared for so that excellence thrives.

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