Born: July 17, 1952 in Battle Creek, Michigan
Marital Status: widow
Spouse/Partner: Richard R. Noss (deceased, 2009)
Children: Amy, Charlotte, and John
Education: Harvard B.A., 1970-74, East Asian Studies; The Ohio State University, M.Ed.,1991-92; The Ohio State University, Ph.D., 1998-2004.
Employment/Military Record: Middle School Science teacher 1992-2000, Columbus City Schools Middle School Gifted Intervention Specialist, Hilliard and Westerville City Schools, 2000-2005 Visiting Assistant Professor, College of Education, Otterbein University, 2005-2007 Assistant Professor and Senior Lecturer, College of Education, The Ohio State University, 2007 - present
Community Activities: Member, Westerville Public Library Board of Trustees
Religion: United Church of Christ, Congregational