Mrs. Hawkins has a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters of Education degree from Saint Francis University.  She has been teaching preschool since 2014 and has been with Tyrone Area School District since 2023.  She also enjoys being a part time instructor for The Continuing Education Program at Saint Francis University.  

Mrs. Hawkins is from Altoona, PA and still resides in Altoona.  She enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially her son Dexter.