I began swimming competitively at the age of six, and the sport has been a major part of my life ever since. I swam for LAC and Dallas Mustangs and qualified for TAGS and State throughout middle and high school. I went on to compete for Ouachita Baptist University, where I was an All-American, broke multiple school records, and was honored as the Most Outstanding Athlete for the 1999–2000 season.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching swimmers at all levels—from beginners to athletes competing at TAGS, Sectionals, and Open Water Nationals. I’ve also served in several leadership roles with Gulf Swimming, including as Lead Coach and Team Manager at national-level events. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Management and Finance.

Coaching is truly a passion of mine. I love helping young athletes grow and seeing their excitement when they reach their goals. I believe swimming teaches lifelong skills like goal-setting, dedication, and resilience. I live in Conroe with my husband, Chris, and my two children, who are both competitive swimmers.

Growing up in a small town often means there is not a local swim team. However, my mom drove me to the area YMCA, where I was able to take swimming lessons. Like most kids raised in the country, I spent the hot Texas summers swimming in my family's pool. As an adult, I started working at a recreating complex, in the childcare center. Due to my supervisor also being the Aquatics Director, I often found myself in the pool office. One day, a swim instructor was unable to come in for their shift, so I was asked to cover. Thus, began my love of the sport of swimming. I guess you could say, I started teaching swimming lessons by accident.

I am fortunate that other employees saw the potential in me and began taking time after work to teach me the ins and outs of the sport. I was eager to learn all I could about swimming and saftey while swimming. I went on to certify as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. I did not want to stop there, because I could see the eagerness in my students to do more than just lessons. I found a USA Swim Team that alos had a US Masters Team (adult swim team). I joined a team to learn drills and observe how practices are managed.

My quest for knowledge kept my determination strong. I got certified as an US Masters Coach Level 2, an ASCA Level 2 Coach, Swim Lesson University, and several other certifications. In 2012, I started my first USA Swim Team and was the head coach for 10 years. In an effort to provide opportunities for swimmers with a variety of abilities, I started teaching Swim Angelfish (swimmers with special needs). This led to me starting a Special Olympic Swimming Team. Changes happen in life, and I ended up in a new place. I have been fortunate enough to find a home with NEHA.