I am a graduate of Iowa Park High School. I received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Midwestern State University. I then received a Masters of Art in Counseling from Midwestern State University. 

My husband Thorsten and I have 3 children and two grandchildren. Our daughter Kennedy lives in Wichita Falls. Our son Ryder is a graduate of Burkburnett High School and played varsity baseball. He went on to pay collegiate baseball at McPherson College. He and his wife have our two beautiful grandchildren. Our son Deaken is a Senior at City View High School. He plays varsity football and baseball and is Senior Class Treasurer. We love to travel and watch sports.