Mrs. Whitlatch was born at a Naval hospital in San Diego, CA and spent her early childhood in San Diego, CA; Renton, WA; and Redondo Beach, CA.  When she was eight years old, her parents settled in Canoga Park, CA (San Fernando Valley) where she lived until she was eighteen years old.  She holds a B.A. in Biochemistry from University of California at Berkeley and Waldorf Subject Teacher Training certification from Rudolf Steiner College, Fair Oaks, CA.  Her hobbies include Medieval re-creation including costuming, dance, archery, and camping.  Her other work experience has included work as a research associate for various biotech firms.  Mrs. Whitlatch joined TCWS in 2003.