Mary IovinoI was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. After graduating from Millersville University in 2002 with a degree in mathematics education, I moved to Lancaster county. While teaching middle school math, I earned a master's degree in educational ledership, with my principal certification. My husband and I share our home with our friend, Susan, our three daughters, and our dog, Baxter. Most days you will find me in a crew neck T-shirt, hoodie, and a worn pair of Levi's. When I am not receiving treatment for stage four melanoma, and triple negative breast cancer, I am watching SNL skits with my friends, whipping up cookie dough in under ten minutes, or rooting for my Philadelphia Eagles. Before October 4, 2016, I would never have considered writing a book. However, my life story since that unforgettable day must be told. I didn't decide to become a writer, this fate chose me. Read More Read Less