This will be my fourth year with Thunder. I have been a passionate volleyballer for most of my life.  Playing experience: Club volleyball player with Holden Jrs. and Invasion. Varsity starter 4 years at Holden High School, All-Conference Honors 4 years, All-District Honors 3 years, Elite Eight 1999. I also competed in basketball and softball in high school. I continued my volleyball career at Truman State University, Four year Letterman, All-MIAA 2003 and 2004, All- Region Tournament Team 2005, MIAA Champion 2003 and 2004, MIAA Tournament Champion 2003-2005, National Tournament All-Tournament Team 2004, National Division II Quarterfinalist  2005, National Division II Runner-up 2002 and 2004. Top 10 Career Record Holder Blocks per Set

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I was a Varsity Volleyball Coach at Sherwood High School for 2 years, the Varsity Volleyball Coach at Holden High School for 3 years, and a middle school coach at Pleasant Hill for one year. I coached for Holden Jrs. Volleyball club for multiple years. I am returning to coaching after taking some time off to raise my young children.

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My husband, Quinn, and I have 3 children.  I currently teach 4th Grade at Pleasant Hill Elementary and have been a teacher for 11 years.  I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, and playing sports.