Gov. Ivey visits Ivy Classical in first weeks

Cliff Williams / TPI Gov. Kay Ivey is greeted by students at Ivy Classical Academy. Ivey read to students and spoke about charter schools.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is no stranger to the classroom — and she returned to her roots as a school teacher when she visited Ivy Classical Academy.

The new charter school opened in August after it was authorized by the Elmore County Board of Education under legislation proposed by Ivey to help improve Alabama’s education system.