She completed her BS and MS in Industrial Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Before switching to the education field, she worked in the tire industry and film manufacturing. She has been teaching at Sandhills Classical School, in Moore County, as a math and science teacher for middle school students. Engaging students through exploration and discovery is what keeps her coming back to the classroom every day. Watching her kids play in sporting events, walking her dog, and playing tennis take up any spare time that she can find.