Cheryl was born in Chicago in 1951 and lived in Niles while growing up. She graduated from Maine East High school , and then attended Harper College , where she received an Associates of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene in 1971. Cheryl and her husband, moved to Crystal Lake in 1973.  Cheryl practiced dental hygiene in the Chicago Loop until 1974. They have 2 children, Travis and Kelly. She has worked in the Crystal Lake area since 1975, and has worked for Dr. Paul for over 20 years.