Sharon grew up mainly in the small town of Princeton, CA where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Gary. They have two children, Josh and Cassie, and two grandchildren, Hayden and Sydney. Sharon graduated from CSU, Chico with a BA in Liberal Studies and went on to earn her teaching credential. She worked for the Princeton Joint Unified School District as an aide and teacher for many years before being hired by Glenn County Office of Education where she finished her career before retiring. Gary and Sharon moved to Chico in 2020. She enjoys reading, caring for her grandkids, and being involved in church activities.