Lindsey La Barge grew up in California and Nevada before moving to Georgia 10 years ago. She has a brother, Dustin, who is getting married. La Barge graduated from high school in 2003 and college in 2007 with a degree in social science. While in college and for the past 4 years, she has worked at her former high school in various roles including in the library, as an assistant principal, in counseling, and in the media center. La Barge chose to pursue instructional technology because she has always loved books and learning about how technology can enhance education.