Ms. Uhlik was born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa and graduated from Hempstead High School. She attended and graduated from both Iowa Central Community College with her A.A degree and from the University of Dubuque with her B.S. in Basic Science in Secondary Education and Environmental Science in Secondary Education. While obtaining her undergraduate degree she played collegiate softball and golf, was Secretary of the Teacher Education Student Organization, and participated in a variety of intramurals. Ms. Uhlik also has a year of coaching track and field experience as well as three years of being an assistant varsity softball coach at a local high school. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her two Boxers Kali and Kona, playing slowpitch softball, being outside, and expanding her photography skills.