Mrs. Durham earned her bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University, and her Master's from Western Michigan University. She has three children, all products of the Hart District, and a new grandson. She has been with the Hart District for 27 years, teaching English at Arroyo Seco and Rancho Pico. She has been both a mentor in the district, and is currently a BTSA support provider. She was the regional teacher of the year in 2002, and is very excited about being a Mustang. Mrs. Durham has two dogs; Stampy, and a black lab named Hodges.