Personal: I was born and raised in Bexley, Ohio. I was a double major in art history and creative writing at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. After graduation, I studied in Europe, where I lived in both Italy and Greece. When I returned home, I earned my Master’s in Middle Education at Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio.

Professional: I began teaching 6th grade in 2014. I have also taught seventh grade and fourth grade in New Albany.