She studied at Ricks College, and at Utah State University. In 2009 Marie and her husband moved to Logan, Utah from Coos Bay, Oregon where she had worked for 14 years as a Paraprofessional at a K-4 elementary school. Marie worked in Resource Room, Title 1, and Federal Indian Education programs. In 2002 she earned her Oregon Paraprofessional Certification, and in 2010 she became a Certified Dental Assistant, and began working on a Child Development Associate. Marie and her husband Kevin have two adult sons, Sean and Cody, who are both in college. She enjoys reading, knitting, traveling, family time, and taking her dog Stella for walks. Marie is very excited to be working with the wonderful children at Sound Beginnings.