Collins-Riverside Intermediate School

Bio

• I am a native of Myrtlewood, Alabama.
• My parents are David and Gail Gardner.
• I have one sister, Stephanie, who is thirty seven years old.
• I am married to Chad Champion of Cottondale and we have two daughters, Emma Kate, who was born February 16, 2010, and Ansley Ruth, who was born February 20, 2013.
• I love spending time with my family, friends, going to the beach, bass fishing, and reading.

• Masters of Education in Elementary Education from the University of West Alabama, August 2006
• Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from the University of West Alabama, December 2002
• High school diploma from Marengo Academy, May 1998

Honors

• Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
• Lloyd Wood Middle School Alabama State Teacher of the Year Nominee 2008
• Collins Riverside Middle School Jacksonville State Teacher of the Year Nominee 2014
• Collins Riverside Middle School Jacksonville State Teacher of the Year Nominee 2015
• Collins Riverside Middle School Alabama State Teacher of the Year Nominee 2017
• Nick's Kids Teacher Excellence Award 2018
• Collins Riverside Middle School Alabama State Teacher of the Year Nominee 2020