McManus Materials

With over 25 years of experience in education, I’m passionate about improving teaching and learning through high-quality, easy-to-use resources. I create primary and supplemental materials designed to help students build essential skills, deepen understanding, and master content with confidence. My goal is to support teachers with tools that make instruction effective, engaging, and meaningful for every learner.

I believe students learn best by doing. In every subject, my goal is to keep students actively engaged—reading, writing, thinking, creating, and problem-solving. I design lessons that prioritize hands-on learning and meaningful practice so students spend most of their time doing the work of learning, not just watching it happen.

2017 West Grand Division Tennessee Teacher of the Year 2016-2017 SCORE EdFellow 2019, 2020, 2021 Summit Learning Curriculum Fellow

Bachelors in Elementary Education 1-8 Masters of Education in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Special Education Endorsement

Christy McManus is a District Instructional Specialist in the Hickman County School District in Tennessee. She earned her B.S. in Elementary Education and M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Leadership with an emphasis in Reading from the University of Memphis. With over 25 years of experience in education, Christy has successfully turned around multiple schools by strengthening instructional practices, building teacher capacity, and aligning curriculum to high standards. She holds certifications in Elementary Education (1–8) and Special Education, and is passionate about creating high-quality, practical resources that help teachers engage students and accelerate learning across all subjects.