Margaret (Maggie) Ballard was born and lives in Iowa City. She was in Kindergarten through 6th grade at Shimek Elementary and is currently an eighth grader at South East Junior High School. Maggie has two siblings, an older brother and older sister, along with a dog and a cat. She enjoys playing soccer and dancing, as well as playing and watching basketball and baseball. Maggie babysits her cousins, neighbors, and other young children frequently, she hopes to attend the University of Iowa to get a teaching degree and become a teacher. Maggie also loves playing the Trombone, Viola, and Piano all of which she wants to continue to play throughout her life.