I was born on August 28, 1975 at the House of the Good Samaritan Hospital in Watertown, New York.

Attended Sherman Street Elementary School in Watertown from kindergarten until 3rd grade.

Attended the Harold T. Wiley School in Watertown from 4th until December of 6th grade.

Moved to Marinette, Wisconsin where I went to Marinette Middle School from January of 6th grade until 8th grade.

Attended Marinette High School for 9th grade.

Moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where I went to North Hills High School for 10th and 11th grade.

Moved to Hallstead, Pennsylvania where I went to Blue Ridge High School for 12th grade.