I was born in Mississippi. I have one older brother and one younger brother. My father served in the Air Force for 20 years then retired to Pell City where he and my mother grew up.

I have been teaching kindergarten since 1998. I received my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my master's degree from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. I am a National Board Certified teacher.

I am a member of Cropwell Baptist Church. I am a member of AFT (American Federation of Teachers) and The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. I enjoy going to the movies, attending plays, reading, listening to various types of music, playing table games, and painting.