My name is Joanie Whatley Christie. I am the youngest daughter of Mike and Janet Whatley. I am a 1998 graduate of Edgewood Academy. In 2003 I graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a degree in Elementary Education.  I married Greg Christie of Alpine, Alabama, in May 2004.  Greg and I have been blessed with three children.   Colt Whatley Christie was born June 16, 2005.   Canter Gregory Christie and Cutter Michael Christie were born on March 31, 2011.  The 2025-2026  school year is my 23^rd  year teaching in the Elmore County School System.  I taught third grade for fifteen years at Wetumpka Elementary School, I taught fourth grade at Holtville Elementary School for four years,  I taught first grade four two years at Holtville Elementary school before being reassigned to teach in the Alabama First Class Pre K program at Holtville Elementary School  for the 2024-2025 school year.    I am looking forward to working with you and your child this year!