I am a military brat who graduated from high school in Germany. I then went to college and graduated from Webster University with my BA in History and Political Science in 1993 before going to the University of Missouri, Columbia - School of Law for my JD. I graduated from Mizzou in December 1995 and was sworn into the Missouri Bar in May 1996. I am a past treasurer and president of the Phelps County Bar Association. I have served on the Board of the Rolla Nutrition Site for almost 20 years with several years as the Secretary. I am also on the CMAAA Advisory Council. I have coached youth T-Ball, Baseball and Soccer over the years as I have a teenage son and a tween daughter both of whom are heavily involved in athletics. I enjoy spending my time out of the office with my husband and children, traveling and relaxing.