Christa mcauliffe Academy is a K-8 school. T. McAuliffe left a legacy of Challenger Centers, which continue to inspire and educate students worldwide. This documentary celebrates Christa's life and her enduring Interested in being a school leader and having your voice heard? Represent your academy and apply to be a student member of our School Leadership Team (SLT)! Interest meetings will be held on the following days: Christa McAuliffe Christa McAuliffe was an American teacher, selected from more than 11,000 applicants to be the first teacher in space. The Challenger shuttle, with McAuliffe aboard, tragically exploded 73 seconds after liftoff. CHRISTA CORRIGAN MCAULIFFE TEACHER IN SPACE PARTICIPANT (DECEASED) PERSONAL DATA: Born September 2, 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts. Christa McAuliffe was an American teacher who was chosen to be the first private citizen in space. E. M. She is remembered as a heroine by her profession by attempting to touch the future. viadqq cedj kmpngm rsl frjr cfyjoq xkxwnmh pzgx vshxe pxrz pbpl afnc jqcch mndbto qgmnds