Born in Gateshead, England, I grew up in London. I am a dual citizen: US and UK.

My BA is in English with a minor in philosophy and religion from Regis University in Denver. I have an MA in English from the University of Northern Colorado, and a doctorate in education from Hamline University. 

I worked in the following institutions before coming to CDH in 2001:

Colorado Mountain College

University of Northern Colorado

La Salle Academy, NYC.