Joanne Tocci,
a native of Canada, attended McMaster University where she received a Bachelor
of Physical and Health Education, and a post-graduate Bachelor of Health
Sciences in Occupational Therapy. While working as an Occupational Therapist she
enjoyed several years in the field of pediatrics, and is now kept busy as a
full-time mom. She and her husband have been blessed with four children: Tino,
5, Lucas, 3, Jessica, 2, Sara, 1, and now reside in Maryland.