Background
Olson was born and riased in the area of Tremonton, Utah.
Olson was born and riased in the area of Tremonton, Utah.
In West Asian Studies and a Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology of the Middle East from Brigham Young University.
She has also spoken widely in various forums on Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) beliefs especially as they relate to women. She has a bachelor"s degree in Education from Utah State University. She has an Master of Arts She began her educational career as a full-time seminary teacher, at a time when few women held this position.
She then was on the faculty of Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Business College where she also served as the dean of students.
She co-authored with Robert L. Millet, Brent L. Top and Andrew C. Skinner Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Belief: A Doctrinal Reference. She also co-authored With Healing In His Wings with Thomas A. Wayment.
She is also one of the contributors to Do Not Attempt in Heels: Mission Stories and Advice From Women Who Have Been There. She has also been a contributing scholar to some BYUtv productions.
She also coauthored with Ray L. Huntongton and Bruce A. Chadwick a paper on educational trends in Palestine.
She was the first woman who was a full-time member of Brigham Young University"s Department of Ancient Scripture faculty.