B.A. in Psychology from Muhlenberg College; M.Ed. from Salisbury University; Ed.D. Education Leadership from University of MD Eastern Shore

Born and raised in Allentown, PA. Married with two adult boys. Moved to the Eastern Shore of Maryland in 1987. Avid equestrian throughout life. Past owner of Jack Russell Terriers, Labrador Retrievers; current owner of Pembroke Welsh Corgi and a black cat.