Samantha earned a Bachelor of Science degree in human development and family science and a Master of Science degree in early childhood development and education; both degrees were earned through the college of Education and Human Ecology at OSU. During her undergraduate studies, Samantha worked in preschool and infant/toddler classrooms as a practicum student teacher, student teacher, and as a substitute teacher. During the pursuit of her master’s degree, Samantha was awarded a position as a graduate teaching associate in the preschool classroom at the School for Early Learning. After completing her graduate work, Samantha worked as an assistant teacher and lead teacher in preschool classrooms before beginning work as the assistant director of the School for Early Learning. Samantha has presented at local and national conferences on topics related to early childhood development and is licensed as an early intervention specialist through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.