Shelley Ann Susan Sterling was born in the quiet community of Union, Balaclava, St. Elizabeth. She attended the Balaclava Primary then later Manchester High School. Shelley Ann was a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force before resigning to study at Shortwood Teachers’ College where she pursued a diploma in Secondary Education majoring in English Language. She later pursued a B.Sc also in English.

She currently teaches at Hayes Primary & Junior High School in Clarendon. She is the president of the Hayes Police Youth Club and Secretary for the Clarendon Police Youth Club Council. She is an avid reader and a dedicated community person.