She earned her bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies-early childhood pre K-6-from Stephen F. Austin State University. She is married to Reed Livesay, who is president and CEO of Pine Cove Christian Camp in Tyler. The Livesays have two teenaged children: Conner, 16, and Emily, 14. The family attends Grace Community Church in Tyler where she has served in church lay leadership roles as a mentor with Square 1 ministry and Gospel Village ministry.