Ms. Burrell graduated from Iowa State University with a Business Degree in Transportation Logistics.  After six years in the professional world Ms. Burrell took the next 15 years off to raise her children while at the same time putting in countless volunteer hours at all of the five schools they have attended - from Minnesota to Belgium to Austin, TX.  Ms. Burrell is a seasoned traveler of both Europe and the U.S. and has extensive knowledge in the areas of parenting, educating children and expatriate living.