Mrs. Steinhauer graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, Television and Film. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2003. She had a successful career as a Senior Staff Attorney for fifteen years, before deciding to go into education in 2018. She obtained her Masters in Education from William Carey University, and has worked with students in both the private and public school settings.

In her free time, Mrs. Steinhauer both stars in and directs plays for local theater groups and private schools. She also runs a crochet business, while raising her two children. She loves reading, writing, and spending time with her family.