She received a BS in art education with teaching certification from Appalachian State University and an MFA in metalsmithing from East Tennessee State University. Her work has been displayed nationally and recently was featured in Refined IX Humor, the ninth Biennial Exhibition and Competition for Artists working in the metalworking and jewelry field, at Stephen F. Austin University. She received a 2016 Niche Award in the Holloware/Cast Category. Her work also has been featured in several books, including Humor in Craft, Art Jewelry Today 3, Art Jewelry Today 2 and About Art.