Shelli graduated with honors from Northeast Bradford High School in 2000. She spent the following 5 years in the Army Reserves as a Dietary Assistant/Food Service Specialist. In 2010, Shelli graduated with honors from Keystone College - Weekender Program with an Associates Degree in Business Adminstration.

Shelli has two children - Matthew and Arabella. Shelli views her children to be her greatest accomplishment. She enjoys spending time with her family, trying out new recipes and singing in church programs.