I have lived in Libertyville for most of my life and attended Copeland Manor School, Highland Middle School and Libertyville High School. In 2000, I graduated from Barat College in Lake Forest and majored in Elementary Education with a concentration in Social Studies. I completed my student teaching at Oak Grove School and began working as a paraprofessional in 8th grade immediately after graduation. During my years at Oak Grove, I taught TAG Literature and Language Arts, 6th Grade Social Studies and 7th Grade Social Studies. I met my husband, Andy, while working at Oak Grove and we now have four children, Isabella, Jackson, Owen and Lucy. In my spare time, I like to bake and make crafts with my kids. I also enjoy fishing, gardening and spending time outside.