Sherrie Henry was born and raised in southern Indiana and after a stint at Indiana University, achieving her bachelor's degree in English and journalism and her master's degree in kinesiology, this Hoosier transplanted herself to the Windy City. Her passion is teaching, with writing coming in a close second and gaining momentum. She is currently an adjunct professor at the College of DuPage and owns her own martial arts studio in Naperville, IL. She currently holds a third-degree black belt in Hapkido. She lives in the suburbs with her dog and faithful companion, Maggie.