Education: B.S. and M.S. in Child Development from The Ohio State University.

I grew up in Avon Lake. I am Married to my husband Wayne, a veterinarian and fellow OSU graduate. I have 4 children all of which attended St. Jude School and Elyria Catholic. I live in Grafton Township and my favorite summer pastime is our vegetable garden where I can and preserve our fruits and vegetables. I also enjoy bike rides and hiking.