Before attending Samford, Greta was homeschooled from ages 5-18. She was valedictorian and class president, and is a recent graduate of the Classical Conversations Challenge program. While in high school, Greta attended a two-year wilderness leadership development program at Camp Brookwoods and Deer Run in Alton, NH. She also served as historian for her local Children of the American Revolution chapter. At Samford, Greta plans to study biology and art. After graduation she hopes to become a field biologist and natural illustrator.