I am born and raised in Kershaw County. I attended schools in the Lugoff area graduating from L-E. From there, I attended and graduated from Winthrop College with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I  received my Master's  degree in Remediation from Francis Marion University.  I received certification as a Project Lead The Way Instructor in Automation and Robotics, Energy and the Environment, and Flight and Space. Besides being a teacher, I serve various other roles within the school from being the MAP Coordinator, the School Testing Coordinator, and the Girls' Head Basketball Coach.