KRISTY BENTON

Secretary / Co-Chair

A little bit about me…. I was born and raised in Myrtle Beach and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else!  I graduated from Socastee High School in 1997.  I attended the University of South Carolina and Coastal Carolina University and graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education.  After finishing college, I made my home teaching sixth grade math at St. James Middle/Intermediate Schools in Myrtle Beach, SC.   In 2020, I joined Cyber Academy of South Carolina, continuing to do what I love, teaching middle school math.

I married my husband, Ashley, in June 2002.  We have been blessed with two daughters, Kinsley and Konner.  Our oldest daughter, Kinsley, was born in June 2004 and loves art, crafts, horses, and binge watching her favorite shows.  She is kind, creative, and I like to think she looks like me!  Our youngest daughter, Konner, was born in September 2009 and loves the outdoors, family, and having fun.  She was named in memory of my mom…..She is funny, thoughtful, and always has a smile on her face!  We also have three other little girls that we have added to our family… our  sweet and loving Maltese fur babies…. Lily, Suzie, and Charlee. 

Outside of work/school, I spend most of my time enjoying family and friends.  I also find happiness in my faith, reading a good book, helping others, traveling, Wal-Mart, Amazon, and Gamecock Football 🙂

Your Why to Serve on our Board:

I’m a school teacher…. My passion in life has always been helping, giving, and doing for others. It’s one of the things that brings true joy to my life

Your Role on our Board:

Raffle Lead for SmokeOut at the Boathouse, a Contact for the Community, Active Role in the Christmas Angel Tree Project