I grew up in the Chicago-land area (Northern suburbia), moved to Cambridge for college and then down to Chapel Hill for graduate school. Loved the area (and had a new baby) after graduating, so we stayed. Now I’ve got two wonderful daughters who are NC natives. I’m currently a teaching assistant professor at UNC and am passionate about teaching and outreach. When I’m not with students, I can be found watching my girls competitive jumprope (Go Aerotrix!), trying out a new recipe or curling up with a book (mysteries are my favorite!)