Mrs. Kirby is a Beauregard Alumnus. She attended Southern Union State Community College, then received her Associate's in Science at Auburn University, her Bachelor's of Science in Education at Troy University, and went on to receive her Master's of Science in School Counseling.

She has worked in Lee County Schools since 2007, and is currently one of the Career Counselors/Coaches for Beauregard High and Sanford Middle.

She is married to Barry Kirby, and they have two children; Keely and Riley.