Mrs. Bales is a graduate of Defiance College. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Language Arts Education accompanied by a minor in English. Mrs. Bales has been teaching at Edgerton Local Schools since the 2017-2018 school year. She is also the High School Student Council advisor. When not teaching, Mrs. Bales enjoys crocheting, painting, gardening, and spending time with her children, husband, dogs, cats, rabbits, and houseplants.