My name is Kristy Bensko and I’m one of your local CA-AFT Staff Representatives. I have been married to my husband, Jere, for 25 years. We have 3 children; Connor is 22 and is a Firefighter/Paramedic. He is following in his mother’s footsteps because of his passion to serve others. My daughter Callie is 17 and is a senior at Gardendale High School where she is very active in various social and academic clubs. Carter is 16 and is a junior at Gardendale High School. He is very involved in the small group bible study at our church and is pursuing opportunities to enhance his leadership skills.
Before coming to work for AFT, I was a paraprofessional with the Jefferson County School District for several years. I am currently attending Central State University where I am enrolled in their Bachelor of Science Education program with a major in Early Childhood Education. I used our UnionPlus benefit that every AFT member gets with your membership at NO cost at all to our members.
I am looking forward to bringing all my strengths to the table as I represent you and advocate for our members.