Shaila was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and moved to the United States to pursue her college education. She holds a degree in Biology and Secondary Education. After settling in New Mexico 22 years ago, she spent seven years teaching high school biology, mentoring students in science fairs, and fostering student leadership.

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For the past several years, she has dedicated her time to homeschooling her own children, guiding them from preschool through eighth grade. When she’s not teaching or tutoring, Shaila enjoys spending time with her family—both human and canine—exploring the outdoors, reading, baking, and crafting.