I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I graduated from Sam Houston State University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Academic Studies with a Specialization in History in 1999. My husband and I moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina in the summer of 2002. While I stayed home with our 3 children I earned a Master of Education in Special Education in 2008 and an Education Specialist Degree from Converse College in 2010. I have taught general education as well as special education across 2 states. My motto is "Work Hard, Play Hard"!