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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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