Cristie Watson moved to North Carlolina after graduating with a Master’s degree in education from Lousiana State University.  She has taught middle school language arts and social studies in Orange County Schools (NC) for the last fifteen years.  A National Board Certified Teacher, Cristie currently works at Gravelly Hill Middle School in Efland teaching 6th graders. She is also a Virtual Community Organizer for the Center for Teaching Quality.