Christie grew up in Miami, Florida, her mother, Scandinavian, and her father, Cuban. Their mixture of cultures sparked a desire to become immersed in different cultures, so she joined the Navy. She was stationed in Japan for four years and Rota Spain for three years. While in Japan, she vacationed in Hong Kong and Korea. During my stay in Spain, she backpacked for three weeks through 7 countries. Her experience in the Navy opened up a whole new world filled with people who expressed fascinating beliefs, traditions, and ideas, inspiring her to become a teacher and mentor.

After she retired from the Navy, she pursued her passion for teaching. She is a Master Certified Microsoft Instructor, CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer, Dale Carnegie High Impact presenter, and curriculum developer with over 25 years of experience facilitating engaging, interactive training from Salesforce concepts to Microsoft Office for diverse audiences. In October of 2021, she received a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Science with a major in Software Development. (Summa Cum Laude) from ECPI University.

Over the years, she has built a reputation among my repeat clientele for her passion and unique ability to reach beginners and challenging the more advanced by connecting their interests via relatable analogies and hands-on projects. Additionally, she uses her artistic and theatrical talents to create a visual and fun learning connection.

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