Diane attended St. Thomas More grade school, Grandview High School and Notre Dame de Sion. She roamed the halls in grade school with Brian Anselmo and grew up with the Anselmo family just a few blocks away. She graduated from Avila University with a B.A. in Communication in 2004. After working in sales in the wine and liquor business, Diane knew her heart was in education. She returned to school and earned her Masters of Education in 2013 and is currently working on her second masters in history. She is a high school teacher in the Kansas City area, writes a history column in the Martin City Telegraph, and hosts a monthly podcast called “Kansas City: 2 States, 1 Story” with BMA board president, Bob Fescoe. She is honored to work with the Anselmo family to keep Brian’s legacy alive and well in Kansas City.