Marylynne Abbott was born in Springfield, Missouri. She has a passion for teaching and mathematics education. Marylynne earned her Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics education and her Master of Arts degree from Missouri State University. In 2016, Marylynne completed her Doctoral degree in Instructional Leadership through Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri.

In 2019, Marylynne retired from full-time teaching after over thirty-two years of mathematics teaching.  During her tenure as an educator, she taught students at the junior high, high school, and college levels.  Marylynne also supervised mathematics tutors for her first eight years at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri.  Her favorite aspect of teaching was helping students who struggled with math or test anxiety.  Marylynne, along with several other colleagues, developed several workshops and materials to help students cope with test anxiety.

Over the years, Marylynne participated in multiple seminars, workshops, and organizations.  She was a Math-Science Fellow at Brown University, a Missouri Community College Association board member, and co-director of the Missouri Great Teachers Seminar.  

Marylynne recently created Mood Doodles, a series of adult coloring books and workbooks.  The Mood Doodles books are a backwards-style of coloring where colorful, abstract designs are provided for carefree doodling.  These books are designed to help those who need an easy, undemanding method of stress relief. 

Marylynne still resides in Springfield, Missouri.  She lives with her sister, Stephanie, who is a couples and family therapist.  They share their home with a precocious Siamese cat named Jasmine.