About Mrs. Christmas

 Education/Certifications:

My name is Tricia Christmas and I am a Wilmington native. John T. Hoggard is my high school alma mater. I graduated in 2007 from a small school in Cedarville, Ohio called Cedarville University  with my Bachelor’s in Spanish and Bible. During my undergraduate studies I was able to study abroad in Costa Rica, as well as travel to other Central American countries, which was an amazing experience.

2005 - Associate in Arts (A.A.) from Cape Fear Community College

2007 - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Spanish and Bible from Cedarville University

2011 - Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Spanish/ESL from UNCW 

2017 - National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT)

Work Experience:

I worked as a teacher assistant at Mary C. Williams Elementary School for 3.5 years while I started my Master’s program at UNCW to teach Spanish and ESL. I graduated with my Master’s degree in December 2011 and I taught Spanish at Ashley High School from that point until June 2012. Starting in the 2012-2013 school year, I began teaching ESL in New Hanover County.  

2008-2011 - Teacher Assistant at Mary C. Williams Elementary

2011-2012 - Spanish Teacher at Ashley High School

2012-2013 - ESL Teacher at Blair, Alderman, Ogden, and Snipes Elementary Schools

2013-2014 - ESL Teacher at Blair, College Park, Holly Tree, Ogden, and Wrightsville Beach Elementary Schools

2014-2024- ESL Teacher at College Park Elementary School

2024-2025 - ESL Teacher at College Park and Forest Hills Elementary Schools

Present - ESL Teacher at College Park Elementary School

About Me:

I love to exercise, read, travel, spend time with my family and I love animals (especially the furry ones).