Mandy started dancing as a child with Raeann's mother, Larye Eller, here in Keokuk.  As a teen, she was trained to teach as Raeann's assistant and was one of the original members of the Kids in Motion Senior Dance Company.  In 1994 she performed in the NCA All Star new Year's Day Parade in Paris, France, and also performed at the 1995 UDA All Stars Hula Bowl half-time show in Maui, Hawaii.

     From 1992-1996, Mandy was a member of the Hamilton High School Pom Pon team in which she coached and choreographed as captain her junior and senior years.  She began teaching at Raeann School of Dance in 2002.

     Mandy's past has included various occupations, including: live-in nanny childcare provider, Mary Kay beauty consultant, nutritional supplements consultant, licensed and certified Pilates instructor, and provider of personal grocery shopping.

     Mandy and her husband, John, have been married since September 1999.  The have two children: a daughter, Zarra, born in 2001; a son, Zane, born in 2004.  The Humphry family is currently awaiting the arrival of the newest member, a child they will adopt from Taiwan.