She graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design. She has a background in teaching mechanical and architectural drawing, teaching design and art, retail sales and interiors in contemporary, modern, European and historical design for residential and commercial clients. She has also worked along side architect A. Hayes Town, which has given her a special appreciation for proportion in architecture and interior design. Jo Ann has been licensed in Louisiana as an Interior Designer for over fifteen years from LSBID (Louisiana State Board of Interior Designers).