I was born in Ellsworth, Maine.  I have 2 sisters and 2 stepbrothers.  I spent my childhood in the state of Maine and then my family moved to Spain when I was 6 years. My dad was serving a tour in the Navy.  When my dad retired, my family moved to Gilbert, Arizona (Phoenix area) where I spent the rest of my youth into adulthood.  I have been  living in the Houston, Texas area since 1997 with my son and husband.

I have  a Bachelor of Science in Education from University of Houston – Victoria.  My corporate America background has been in customer service, project management and corporate training.  I was also a public-school educator for 2 years.

I like to  spend time with husband and son. We enjoy traveling, watching college football, reading and watching movies.  I also teach Sunday School at my church.  I have traveled all over the United States for business and pleasure.