I went to Indiana University of Pennsylvania and received my Bachelors of Science degree in elementary education with a minor in elementary mathematics.  The following year I completed my Masters of Education in elementary mathematics from the same university.  After completing my education I moved to Virginia where I have taught for over 40 years.  I have taught remedial and gifted math for second - sixth grades. I taught sixth grade, fourth-first grade, third grade, second grade and prekindergarten.

While living in Virginia I met my husband, another educator.  We now have three grown children and two grandchildren.