I am originally from the north county area of St. Louis. I obtained my BS in Secondary Education and Biology from SLU. I graduated from SLU with a MS in Ecology & Evolution. I received my MA Fin Curriculum & Instruction from Fontbonne.

I have taught at the middle school level for twenty years. I am certified in the following areas: Biology (grades 7-12), Earth Science (grades 9-12), Science , Math, Language Arts, and Social Studie (grades 5-9).