I was born in Orland Park, Il up near Chicago. I graduated from Carl Sandburg High School and attended Illinois State University. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1999 and my Master's Degree in Administration in 2002. I began my teaching career at Hudson Elementary in 1999. I moved to Fox Creek Elementary in 2003. I also married Tye Trickett in June of 2003. Our daughter, Kennedy was born in March 2004. Two and a half years later our son, Cristian was born in October 2006. In my spare time I enjoy running, scrapbooking, playing with my children and traveling to various amusement parks to ride roller coasters.