Teddy is a former nurse, poison control veteran and author of "The Commonsense Guide to Everyday Poisons," which uses science to demystify common household products. She honed her writing and editing skills in the nation's capital, where she taught publication design and edited legal publications. She believes readers deserve solid facts and science-based evidence to help them make good health decisions and practice sensible self-care. Teddy earned her Bachelor of Science degree from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.