Marian is a lifelong resident of Lubbock. A graduate of Texas Tech, she also holds a lifetime teacher certification in Vocational Home Economics and also has an EC-4 Generalist certification.

Marian has been with TTU since 2006 and has worked in K-12 Curriculum Development since 2012.

Marian has two children. Her daughter attends Texas Tech, and her son is attending Eastern New Mexico University. Marian is very active with the Single Parent and Women's Ministries at her church, and also enjoys spending time with her dogs and traveling whenever possible.