Krystle Guthrie
I am from Tahlequah, Oklahoma and am the younger of two children. I have a nephew named Connor (8) and a niece named Cassidy (5). My mother is a retired teacher, and my father is retired from a dry cleaning business.
In high school I played many sports, including fast-pitch softball, basketball, slow-pitch softball, and competed in cheerleading. I was an All State left fielder my senior year, on a state runner-up softball team, and a state champion cheerleading squad. I was named the Homecoming Queen/All Sports Queen my senior year, 1994.
I received my bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State University in elementary education. During college, I coached two All Star Cheerleading Squads who competed in San Antonio, Texas in the National Competition.
This is my 9th year teaching. I taught in Texas for 7 years where I have coached basketball, track, and cheerleading. This is my 2nd year here at Hellstern. My hobbies include singing, shopping, hanging out with friends, and playing sports.
In March of 2003, I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 26. I completed chemotherapy and radiation treatments while continuing to teach. The students inspire me to live every day to the fullest. They are so energetic and full of life! I have participated in several "Race for the Cures" and in June 2005 completed my first "Breast Cancer 3 Day" walk, which is a 60 mile walk over three days. I have recently signed up to do the walk again in November 2008. I try to get involved in organizations that are working towards finding a cure for breast cancer.
I feel that I am very fortunate to have such a great support system. My friends and family are wonderful and the staff here at Hellstern could not be better.
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