Mrs. Chappell-Gonzalez is from Alabama and received her Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tuskegee University. She then earned her Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University prior to moving to Texas. After spending years working in the aerospace, oil, and gas industries, she started a small consulting business and became a part-time STEM educator at IFLY indoor skydiving. She was also profoundly inspired by her daughter's kindergarten teacher, who designed and delivered online lessons much like a "kid reality show." This inspiration fueled her desire to become an online K-12 math tutor for at-risk youth in the Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin areas and a middle school substitute teacher. She met many students who were afraid of math. As a result, she has made it her mission to change negative perceptions about math and make it relatable, engaging, and fun. Mrs. Chappell-Gonzalez is ACSI certified.

Mrs. Chappell-Gonzalez is excited about developing the next generation of creative problem-solvers and leaders. She is active in several ministries in her community and serves as a VBS Youth Leader at her church during the summer months. She plays soccer and roller derby as hobbies. She also has a twin brother who lives in Japan as an electrical engineer and hopes to visit him annually. She lives with her husband, daughter, two cats, and a rabbit who surprisingly all get along.