Background
Wiersma, Karen Guthrie was born on June 21, 1952 in Jasper, Alabama, United States. Daughter of William Leo and Gwen (Ellis) Guthrie.
Learning disabilities educator
Wiersma, Karen Guthrie was born on June 21, 1952 in Jasper, Alabama, United States. Daughter of William Leo and Gwen (Ellis) Guthrie.
Bachelor of Science, University Alabama, Birmingham, 1974. Master of Arts, University Alabama, Birmingham, 1976. Postgraduate, University Alabama, Birmingham, 1989.
Hostess, Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 1972-1973; teacher, coach, Birmingham Board Education, 1975-1979; teacher, coach, Walker County Board Education, Jasper, 1979-1984; learning disabilities teacher, Walker County Board Education, Jasper, since 1984. Textbook reviewer State Textbook Review Committee, Birmingham, summer 1984, Eagle Forum, Montgomery, Alabama, 1983-1986. Coach Girls Basketball Team, Farmstead School, 1994-1995.
Secretary Parrish (Alabama) Parent-Teachers Association, 1979-1981. Counselor Right to Life Organisation, Birmingham, 1985-1986. Volunteer Beacon House, Jasper, 1980-1982.
Member National Education Association, National Association University Women, National Poetry Society, Alabama Education Association (Walker County representative 1978-1980), Alabama State Poetry Society, Walker County Education Association.
Married Gary Stuart Wiersma.