Christy Ruth

Christy Ruth serves as a Program Administrator in the Office of Organizational and Professional Learning at the MCIU, serving as the administrator for the Montgomery Virtual Program (MVP), which partners with districts and schools in Montgomery County and beyond to provide online learning opportunities for K-12 students. Christy also leads a team of project consultants who provide professional learning, consultation, and programs that support Welcoming and Supportive Schools. One of these programs is Dreaming Forward, a year-long experience for student teams across Montgomery County, where they learn to develop their student voice in leadership and take action to foster belonging in their school spaces and communities.

Christy has also served as a Professional Development Coordinator for a virtual education company, working closely with school administrators to design and lead professional development sessions in the school environment, focusing on best practices in online learning, SEL, and community and family engagement. Her involvement in virtual education in the corporate, school, and family environments has given her a unique perspective on the importance and value of online learning opportunities.

Christy is dedicated to cultivating learning environments that amplify student voice, foster a deep sense of belonging, and actively engage families and communities.

Christy earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from The University of Alabama and a Master of Education in Instructional Technology from Kutztown University. She holds PDE certifications as a PK-12 Principal, an Instructional Technology Specialist, and a 7-12 Social Studies teacher.