Keri grew up locally and currently lives in Kettering. She and her husband, Matt, have three daughters: Kylie, who just graduated from Ohio University; Kacey, who will graduate from Central Michigan University in May; and Emi, who attends a small local high school. They have two dogs, Ezra and Dinosaur the Dog. Keri enjoys walking, hiking, and traveling across the U.S. She loves National Parks and Ohio State Parks and is slowly crossing all 63 National Parks off her bucket list.

Keri holds a Bachelor's Degree in Earth & Environmental Sciences. After having children of her own, she realized that early childhood education was her calling. She has worked for 9 years in early childhood classrooms in small private centers, mainly with ages 4 and 5 in half-day programs. Keri has extensive training from ODJFS, Preschool Promise, and 4C for Children, training in Conscious Discipline, and holds an Ohio Permanent Non-Tax Teaching Certificate.