Sally was born and raised in Columbus Ohio until the age of 22 when she married an Air Force Sergeant and moved to Europe where she lived in Germany and England for eight years. She then settled in Louisiana. Sally attended Ohio State University, majored in Art and later went back to college at LSU where she received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Education.

Sally has been an artist in "hiding" all her life, but was able to return to it, after the death of her son through gardening and photography. After teaching science for 25 years, Sally is inspired by nature. She enjoys photography and gardening. She is a member of the Retired Teacher’s Association, the Gonzales Garden Club and the Potter’s Council.

Sally works with stoneware clay and enjoys hand building the most. She feels that pottery is such a wonderful outlet for her, giving her time alone to create and allowing her to share with others her love of pottery. The pottery she creates is meant to be functional and used by people to enjoy.

Sally’s inspiration comes from her friend and partner (Joan Beselman) who talked her into going to classes with her. For over 2 years she and Joan attended pottery classes regularly. Sadly, Joan passed away in 2002. Yet her spirit continues to fill Sally’s studio. In Joan’s memory she makes crosses and donates her pieces to local churches and schools for their auctions.