Stacy Bade has worked for over 18 years as an elementary educator in Arizona and Illinois. Prior to teaching, she graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and enjoyed a 10-year career as a copywriter who shepherded direct mail projects through production, publishing, and mailing. Today, her creative and writing talents are put to good use in the classroom, and she shepherds children’s hearts instead of brochures and flyers. During her free time, Stacy enjoys cooking, reading, going to concerts, and taking long walks with her husband on the many scenic trails in Arizona and throughout the west.