Natalie graduated from Texas Lutheran University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, with minors in English and Psychology. She was the MSL-9 program's 7th and 8th grade Social Studies, English, and Reading teacher at Nimitz/STEM Academy, as well as teaching Reading SSI and AVID. Natalie was also Nimitz/STEM Academy's Inspiring Innovator campus representative. She began her teaching career at JHW Inspire Academy's Hays County Juvenile Facility campus, teaching U.S. History, World History, World Geography, Texas History, 8th grade Social Studies, Economics, and Government. Currently, Natalie teaches World Geography at Roosevelt High School.