Hillary is an educator with over 15 years experience from middle schools Language Arts, to being a district administrator, to being an adjunct professor. She has a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in English Education and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. She is currently pursuing a doctorate of philosophy with a focus on social studies education at the University of South Florida. Hillary is also the co-founder and executive director of the Green Book of Tampa Bay and an active member in her community. 

Hillary fell in love with Harry Potter her freshman year of high school after a friend leant her the first two books, and the rest is a history of love.