I graduated from Delta State University where I was a diver, cheerleader, and ran cross-country. I worked as a group and personal fitness instructor at the Baptist healthplex in Clinton, MS for 1.5 years, and then began as marathon run coach for Tean in Training. During this time, I also was an instructor for The Club on Lake Harbor in Ridgeland, MS. Family relocation brought me to Ocean Springs, MS where I have been the fitness director and an instructor for World Gym.