Sheila Bingham is a native of Fredericksburg. Reared on her family's ranch, overlooking Enchanted Rock, Sheila gained an appreciation of nature's beauty while attending both public and private art training. Graduating in 1973 from Fredericksburg High School, she attended The University of Texas in Austin. Majoring first in Art and then Math Education, Sheila was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1976.