I was born in Appleton, Wisconsin. My mother liked to move around a lot, so I have lived in many places around the country. I have resided in Wisconsin, Michigan, South Carolina, and finally, Arizona for the past 20 years. I was part of the first graduating class from Yuma Catholic High School and participated in many sports during my time there: football, basketball, baseball, track, and cross country. I attended Northern Arizona University and obtained my Bachelor of Science in Biology. I have taught math and science for eight years and look forward to many more.