About Kristi Chandler of Crossville, AL

Biography

The youngest of four children, Kristina Diane (Kristi) Hyde Chandler was born on April 28, 1973 in Gadsden, Alabama to John and Yvonne Hyde of Crossville, Alabama. Kristi first became interested in piano at a very early age. By the age of three it became apparent that she was taking an interest in the piano. She enjoyed playing the piano alongside her Mother, who played at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where they attended.

Kristi graduated from Crossville High School in 1991 as the Salutatorian of her class. While there she received various awards and accomplishments, including the Advanced Placement English Award, the Chemistry Award, and several writing awards. She was active in the Scholar’s Bowl, the Senior Play, and was the Senior Class Secretary. Kristi was a recipient of the National Youth Leadership Award, was a member of Who’s Who Among American High School Students, and was nominated as a Congressional Scholar by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council.

Kristi with husband Chris Chandler

In 1991, Kristi received an academic scholarship to Snead State Community College in Boaz, Alabama where she graduated With Highest Honor in 1995 with a degree in Business Administration. During her college career, she received the Economics Award, Accounting Award, English Award, and the Outstanding Achievement in Music Award for her piano accomplishments. Kristi was on the National Dean’s List, a member of Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, an All-American Collegiate Scholar, a member of Pi Theta Kappa, and was active in Baptist Campus Ministries and College Choir. While in college, she also taught private piano and played for various churches in the area. Kristi received two Junior College Transfer scholarships to Jacksonville State University.

Daughter Crystal Camille

It was at Snead college in 1991 that she met her future husband, Chris Chandler, a 1991 graduate of Geraldine High School in Geraldine, Alabama. The two dated throughout college and were married on September 23, 1995. They have three beautiful daughters, Crystal Camille, born on January 9, 2001, Maria Christine, born on October 3, 2004, and Hannah Colleen, born on January 11, 2007. Crystal, Maria, and Hannah are the joy and delight of their lives. Crystal, age 6, and Maria, age 3 are both already following in their

Mother’s footsteps as they enjoy playing the piano, singing, and dancing.

Kristi considers the most important decision in her life to be when she became a Christian at the age of five. Her and her husband Chris have been serving the Lord ever since.

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