I grew up in St. Louis County and attended Missouri Baptist University to earn my undergraduate degrees.  During that time I began substitute teaching for Parkway School District, and was hired in 2003.  I have worked at Parkway Central High School since then, teaching a wide variety of math courses and coaching soccer for a while too.  I graduated with my Master's degree from Webster University in 2009. I am also currently the Head Coach for girls' Field Hockey.