I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, where I lived until I was about 34 years old. I have always been interested in computers. In the early 1980's, I took an independent study class at my high school for computer programming. That was the only way to do it back then!

After high school graduation, I attend college at the University of Georgia and then Clayton State University where I completed my BBA in Accounting. My goal was to become a CPA. After working for a CPA for a year, I decided to join my husband, Barry, full time, in our trucking business, Madd Maxx Express. Yes, that really was the name of our company!

In the early 2000's, we decided to move to Blue Ridge, Georgia to raise our family.

My daughter, Mackenzie, graduated High School in 2018 where she participated in the MOWR program. She spent her senior year as a college student on the campus of Kennesaw State University. After graduation, she attended AMDA in New York City for 2 years, then completed her BA in Dance at AMDA in LA. 

She currently lives and works in LA as a music Engineer and dancer.   

In 2005, I decided to return to school. I studied at North Georgia Technical College to learn Web Design. I loved doing Web Design. But, as time went on and technology advanced, I could not compete with the online website making programs.

I was a full time teacher for 11 years while my children were in school. I also volunteered as a Girl Scout leader and trainer, a Boy Scout leader and trainer, and as a teacher with my church in ASAP and VBS. I really enjoy teaching!

While a trainer in Girl Scouts, I discovered instructional design. I attended a conference at the University of Georgia and I realized it combines two of my favorite things; teaching and computers. I graduated from the University of Georgia in August of 2019 with a Master's of Education in Instructional Design & Development.

I worked freelance while in school, then joined the EdTech industry. I have written, designed, implemented, and analyzing data for student lessons in social skills, mental health, prevention, and intervention. After doing a company wide needs analysis, my team and I wrote and developed internal training to enhance our sales force's knowledge about our products. I also wrote and developed courses for our customers to better utilize our products.       

Please visit my portfolio to see a small sample of projects I have created.