Stephanie is a Louisiana native who has called Columbia home for nine years. Stephanie and her husband Patrick, who is employed with the Columbia Public Schools, have 6 children: Tori, Taryn, Hannah, BJ, Michela, and Athena. Stephanie has worked at Columbia Presbyterian Preschool since 2016 and is furthering her education to become a teacher.

       She enjoys teaching music and sign language. Stephanie has been signing for 19 years at churches, camps, revivals, and conferences in Texas and Mississippi. She attends Emmanuel Baptist Church. The best part of her job is seeing the children smile, laugh, and watching them grow and learn.