Before coming to MDCC, Kristy was a Media Specialist at both East Elementary and Amanda Elzy Elementary Schools in Greenwood where she specialized in implementing several software programs, including the Follett and Accelerated Reader programs. She was also the Site Coordinator for the GEAR UP MS Grant and Design Coach for America's Choice Education Program. Other duties included Staff Develpoment Coordinator and School Test Coordinator, along with collaborating with faculty on class assignments and special projects. She was awarded the Teacher of Year at East Elementary twice.
Kristy began her career as a fifth grade teacher at East Elementary School, where she attended elementary school.
Since coming to MDCC, Kristy has been a part of the Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy and the Mid South Community College Fellowship Program, along with serving on several committees on campus.
Kristy says she is looking forward to working with the faculty and staff of MDCC and wants to expand the services of the library to all who want to take advantage of the resources the Stanny Sanders Library System offers. She is especially interested in helping online students become aware of the reasources available to them to enhance their online study.