Mrs. Obar was born and raised in Silver City, New Mexico. She graduated from university in western New Mexico with a bachelor's degree in education and became a certified teacher.  Mrs. Obar is married to her high-school sweetheart and together they have two sons.  This is Mrs. Obar's fifth year teaching first grade at Gilbert Arts Academy.  From Mrs. Obar:  "When I am not teaching you can find me spending time with my family.  We enjoy snowboarding, camping and fishing."