I was born in Huntsville, Alabama. I went to Monorvia Elementary and Sparkman High School. I graduated from Athens State University in 1992 with a degree in Early Childhood Education and I graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2007 with a Masters in Special Education. I  am married to Richard. We have three daughters, one son , three son in-laws, one wonderful grandson and four beautiful granddaughters. My hobbies are spending time with my family, reading and shopping.