I grew up in Southern California in a suburb of Los Angeles. I attended Miami University (Ohio) from 2007-2012 where I played on the varsity softball team and earned my. B.S. in Earth Science and Astronomy Education. I have coached volleyball, softball and currently coach the Science Olympiad Academic team here at Perk Valley. In my 6th year of teaching I am currently enrolled at West Chester University earning my M.S. of Geosciences.