Annie grew up in and around East Lansing and is a proud St. Thomas Aquinas and Lansing Catholic High School alum. Annie completed her Elementary Education degree, as well as her Special Education certification, from Spring Arbor University. Prior to that, she attended Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, on a basketball scholarship. Annie still enjoys participating in athletics, though now she can be found on the sidelines as she coaches and cheers on her 3 daughters in various activities.