Alyssa earned her Bachelor of Arts, with distinction, from the University of Manitoba, where she focused on English, Film, History, and Procrastination. She also has a Bachelor of Education, with distinction, specializing in Senior Years English and History. She believes one of the most powerful forms of human expression is that of storytelling. Stories not only entertain, but can also inspire, educate, and illuminate. They have the ability to provoke emotion, passion, wonder, and thought. They can be a catalyst for change or an affirmation of life. Storytelling matters. Of course, although Alyssa loves the beauty and power of the written word, her greatest joy is found in her family. Life with her husband and her three children make every day a beautiful adventure.