Teya was born and raised in the Carson Valley/Lake Tahoe area, graduated from Douglas High School, and was an active member of St. Gall’s Parish in Gardnerville.  She attended college at California State University Long Beach and received a degree in Design.  Teya and her husband, David, have three children: James, Aidan and Sarah, and a dog named Sophie.  As an active parent-volunteer, Teya has volunteered as the St. Teresa School Librarian. When her family lived in Orange County, California, Teya volunteered in the catholic school library and learned its systems.  She wants to use these skills to create a great library experience and make reading fun for St. Teresa students.