Christie Jones

Christie Jones is an educator and artist. She is a writer, photographer, and jewelry maker. She

uses writing, art, and performance to build community and a sense of belonging. She is from

Los Angeles where she studied English at UCLA. Her love for African American literature led

her to begin her career as a middle school Language Arts teacher in Florida. During her time in

Florida, she earned her Master's degree in Multicultural Education from Florida Atlantic

University. She helped African American, Haitian, Jamaican, and other Black students from the

diaspora to understand their connection to Africa and each other. She encouraged discussion

about identity with all students and challenged them to see themselves from their own

perspective. She also has a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of North Texas

where she served as a Diversity Scholar, bringing a multicultural perspective to curriculum and

instruction. Her passion for storytelling led her to teaching and the desire to empower students

and families with literacy. She has taught middle school, high school, and college students in

schools throughout the United States. She is eager to create inclusive art spaces for all to

thrive! She is the founder of Black Writing Project, a virtual gallery that celebrates Black girls

and women.