I was born and raised in the area.  I graduated from Enterprise High School in 1998.  I attended ESJC and received a B.S. Business Administration degree from Troy University Dothan in December 2001.  I completed my M.Ed. Business Education from Auburn University in May 2006.

I live in Kinston with my husband Jeff. I have two daughters, Kasady and Kelsi and two step-sons, Hunter and Jacob.