Susie has a BA in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations, as well as a minor in Southeast Asian Studies, through Northern Illinois University, (IL). Susie worked as a Social Worker in Washington D.C. as a Director of a domestic violence shelter. She joined Valor as a teacher's aide in 2023 and is currently a First Grade Teacher. She has been married to Nate since 2012 and they have twins, Luke and Claire, who attend Valor. Susie loves exploring God's natural world with her family, is an avid reader, and enjoys cooking and baking with her kids.