- Graduate of University of Concordia at Austin with a BA in Multidisciplinary Studies
- Graduate of Sam Houston State University with a Masters Degree in Library Science
- 11 years teaching experience in 7th and 8th grade reading
- 1 year librarian experience
- Married with 1child
- Has traveled to England and Wales twice (husband is English)
- Born in Temple, Texas
- Enjoys crochet, quilt making and collecting children's books