Maddie earned her Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University and her Master of Education from Southern Utah University. Since 2012, she has taught high school and is deeply committed to her role in the Social Studies department at Utah Online School. A native of the Mountain West, she enjoys snow skiing in winter and hiking in summer. Maddie’s interests include reading, music, podcasts, traveling, and exploring culinary delights. She is the mother of three children and married to a veterinarian. Her passion for the Social Sciences enhances her teaching and shapes her worldview.