-Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, now lives in Chicago

-Student taught in Auckland, New Zealand

-Teaches American Mah Jongg (@mahjongg_mama)

-Favorite childhood books: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric Kimmel and Trina Schart Hyman, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis (I have read multiple times), The Babysitters Club by Ann M. Martin (my first chapter book I took from my sister's room!)

-Loves all things 80's! (My Little Pony, Rainbow Brite, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Full House, Hall and Oates, and Mall Madness to name a few)

-Volunteers as a Girl Scout Troop Leader, PTA member, and supporter of Share Our Spare providing necessities to families in Chicago area

-Has no dance background and is tone deaf but takes weekly Tap-dancing classes

-My public library has a drive thru and it is amazing!

-No coffee but love tea

-Must snuggle and smoosh every puppy face she sees!