Tina was born in Denver with her formative years spent in the DFW area. She earned her AAS, before starting a family that eventually led them to the Denton area in 2002.  Several years in Early Childhood Education, followed by several years as a Research Specialist in the Staffing Industry; She decided merge the educational aspect with the corporate experience into one career, landing her at UNT. When not working you can find her spending time with her family and friends, enjoying live music or the many activities Denton has to offer.