I was born in Lawrenceville, GA, which is located in Gwinnett County. I grew up going to school in Gwinnett County, and I lived there until I went away to college. I attended the University of North Georgia, in Dahlonega, where I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education with a reading endorsement. While I was in school, my family moved to Lake Oconee. I decided I wanted to live closer to my family, and moved to Columbia County to teach in this great school district.