Shandace Rae Pritt was born on September 1st of 1987, in Huntington, West Virginia. In her teens, she attended Coal Grove High School, and was a member of the Coal Grove Marching Band. In addition to attending Coal Grove High School, she also attended Collins Career Center in Getaway, Ohio. Growing up in Coal Grove, OH, Shandace Rae was appalled by the sheltered/closed-minded mentality of the small village. As of right now, she has much ambition and one goal to set out on a journey making the climb from the awkwardness of conforming to what it is other people want her to be to someone who is finally living the life of her dreams traveling around the country meeting interesting people and being known for who she really is and what she has to offer.