Her Story
About Christina
Christina Hammitt has been a teacher for 30 years, with 25 years at the high school level before transitioning to middle school. She currently serves as a middle school teacher at Cranbrook-Kingswood Middle School for Boys, where she is starting her sixth year teaching eighth-grade English and journalism. Hammitt earned her Master of Journalism Education Certificate and is a member of the Journalism Education Association, where she received the Medal of America. She takes pride in her students' achievements, including the yearbook earning the Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association and the Spartan Award from the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association. Her approach emphasizes helping students develop autonomy, leadership, and confidence through collaborative projects like producing publications.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Christina
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Trust the process. Know that you are planting seeds and may not always get to see the fruit of your labors, but teach from the heart and know that what you are doing makes a difference.
02What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge is that there never seems to be enough hours in the day for both students and teachers, with schedules full of activities making it hard to find the right opportunities. There are many opportunities available, including advancements in technology and traditional methods, and it is important to take risks, step out of your comfort zone, try new things, but also value tried and true approaches like the literary canon.
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