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In Conversation With CGLA’s Dr. Elaine Swafford

Dr. Elaine Swafford
CGLA
Dr. Elaine Swafford

The Chattanooga Girls Learning Academy teaches girls from Grades 6 through 12.

Its curriculum is centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics - better known as “STEAM.”

On Wednesday March 9th, CGLA’s Odyssey Awards Luncheon will be held at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

Dr. Elaine Swafford is CEO of the Academy - and Montessori Elementary in the Highland Park neighborhood.

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  • A global stage for artists in the Chattanooga area at ArtsBuild. Kingdom Partners’ Oliver Richmond. CGLA’s Dr Elaine Swafford. Maggie Weaver previews “Cry It Out” at UTC Theatre Co. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”
  • The artistic reach of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley spans continents and oceans, thanks to a grant program at the nonprofit ArtsBuild.
  • In the past few years, Kingdom Partners has focused on bridging the racial divide among churches here in Chattanooga. Its latest initiative: mentoring opportunities for young people through more formal mentoring relationships involving churches and the community.
  • Molly Smith Metzler is the creator of the Netflix series “Maid.” Starting Tuesday, February 22nd, the UTC Theatre Company presents her play “Cry It Out” at the Ward Theatre here on our campus - a contemporary comedy about three new mothers from three different backgrounds on a journey together.