I live in Norwood with my husband of 32 years, David, a United Methodist pastor in Stanly County. We have one daughter who is a student at UNC-Wilmington. I retired in 2019 with 30+ years in public education. I am a graduate of South Stanly High School, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Charlotte, and UNC-Greensboro. As life-long member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in Norwood, I also serve there as pianist and music director.