Natalie received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University with majors in Biology and English. After teaching outdoor and environmental education to youth in Ohio, Washington, North Carolina, Rhode Island, and aboard a tall ship, Natalie completed the teacher licensure program at Baldwin-Wallace University. She has taught science and language arts to middle school students for the past 8 years.

Natalie enjoys spending time with her four children and exploring the outdoors while hiking, paddling, and cross-country skiing.