Mrs. Cusie graduated from Fairfield highschool in 1984 to move on to Ohio University which she graduated from in 1992. She substitute teaching for highland county schools and started as a 4-6th grade teacher at Highland County Christian School in 1996. She then went on to join the staff of HIllsboro Christian Academy as the Intervention Specialist. She lives in Hillsboro with her three children Kimmie, Charlie, and Jacob, who also attend Hillsboro Christian Academy.