Andrea was born and raised in Calgary Alberta. She holds a B.A in music from Augustana University College and B. Ed. From the University of Calgary. She has worked locally and internationally as an elementary school teacher for 9 years and spent 7 years working with young adults with disabilities helping them transition from high school to adulthood. She has always had a deep heart for individuals with dis-abilities. She has been enriched and encouraged to see how God works in and through disability through, personal, family, church, out reach and professional experiences.