I was born in Thomasville, NC and graduated from East Davidson High School. After graduating from UNC-Charlotte with a BA in Secondary Math, I taught middle and high school math for about 18 years. I then obtained my Master's degree in Library Science from Appalachian State University and have worked as a media specialist for almost 11 years. 

I am married to Chris and I have 2 step-children (who are both married), 5 grandsons, and 2 Dachshunds named Frankie and LuLu.