Cristin Hightower is excited to begin her second year at ACS as the Elementary STEM teacher. She has been an educator since 2009 and brings years of experience and dedication to her classroom. She is passionate about inspiring curiosity and a love of learning through STEM experiences. She enjoys helping students explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in creative, engaging ways that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.

Born and raised in Burlington, Cristin lives there with her husband and daughter. In her free time, Cristin enjoys spending time with her family.

She looks forward to another year of learning and discovery while creating a positive, supportive classroom where students feel valued, challenged, and inspired.