Whitley Hughes was born and raised in Claremore, OK. She attended Claremore Sequoyah schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. She graduated from Rogers State University in Claremore with a bachelor's degree in Environmental Conservation in May of 2017. She will be teaching 6th grade science at THA. She is excited to be a part of the THA Familia because this is a new and exciting experience for her.