Jill Stewart graduated from BSU in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in English. She has recently earned an endorsement as a reading specialist. She has worked for Eagle Academy for three years.

She has been married to her husband, Ken, for 25 years. They have four children, Eli, Krina, Sean and Meagan, and are expecting their first grandchild. She traveled for 20 years with her family while her husband served in the US Air Force. They lived in Greece and England as well as several places in the United States.

In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing and gardening.