I grew up in Beckley, West Virginia. All of my immediate family still lives in Beckley. I am a foster mom so my personal family dynamic is changing all of the time. I earned my medical degree at The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV. I am certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and I am a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics.