Mrs. Christie Forshey

Mrs. Christie Forshey has been an educator for 32 years and is a product of Torrance Unified School District. She grew up in Torrance and attended John Adams, J.H. Hull and Torrance High School. She began her teaching career at Towers Elementary School, became the Assistant Principal at Hickory Elementary School and is now serving her 22nd year as Riviera Elementary School’s Principal.

Mrs. Forshey completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies- Creative Writing and her Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential at CSULB. She received her Master’s Degree and Administrative Credential from Pepperdine University. Mrs. Forshey is a published poet and writer. Recently published is a joint writing project titled Piers of the California Coast.

On a personal note, Christie Forshey is married with three children-Theo, Nina & Ruby. Christie enjoys spending time with her husband Jeff and family, taking long walks and reading.  Special accolades include Association of Torrance School Administrator's Golden Apple Award, Torrance Jaycees Outstanding Young Educator Award, ACSA Co-Administrator of the Year Award, PTA’s Very Special Person Award, two Distinguished School Awards and PTA’s Golden Oak Service Award.