I am a graduate of North Marion High School in Sparr, Florida and Central Florida Community College in Ocala, Florida.

I am also a graduate of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.

I've taught in Gadsden County for 30 years.

I was born and raised in Marion County, Florida.  I graduated from North Marion High School and Central Florida Community College in Marion County.  After graduating from Central Florida Community College with an Associate Degree in Accounting, I moved to Tallahassee to complete my Bachelor's Science degree in Elementary Education at Florida State University.