Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, where her parents were both practicing attorneys, Edwards attended public schools in Wake County, including Aldert Root Elementary School, Daniels Middle School, and finally Broughton High School, where she graduated at the top of her class.
Edwards was born in Raleigh. North Carolina, Edwards attended public schools in Wake County. This was including Aldert Root Elementary School. This was including Daniels Middle School. This was including finally Broughton High School. Her parents were both practicing attorneys. She graduated at the top of her class.