My background:
I graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1998 and attended West Virginia University on a full athletic scholarship
for gymnastics. While at West Virginia University I was a two time team captain and competed twice in the NCAA
championships in 1999 and 2000. I earned both my Bachelor's in Biology and Master's degree in Secondary Education in
2003. This is my 6th year teaching in central NJ. I teach Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Physiology and
Exercise Physiology to juniors and seniors. I also coach the JV and Varsity high school gymnastic team in
the fall... the JV team was undefeated and the varsity team finished ranked 3rd in the state of NJ last year!
I also judge
all the NJ NPC bodybuilding shows and serve as the Secretary of the NJNPC. I love helping new fitness and figure
competitors reach their goals to compete.
| Phillipsburg Stateliners! |
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| 2002 Mountaineer Gymnastics |
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I have always been an athlete
at heart... I began competing in NPC fitness 7 years ago in 2002 and I won my class at Team Universe and turned
PRO in fitness in July 2007!!!! I won Jr Nationls twice... Once in 2005 and a second time in 2007. I love competing
and pushing my body and mind to the limit! I am not a girly girl by any means. I love the UFC and watching football
on the weekends. I am very dedicated to anything that I put my mind to! I have had 5 knee surgeries
since 1996 and hope to keep my legs strong through competing in fitness!
| 2005 Jr National Fitness Champ! |
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Both of my parents were educators,
and my father was a football coach. I LOVE football!! In the last few years my parents have had some
health issues and these made me realize not to take things or people for granted. I live each day to the fullest and feel
grateful for everything that I have been blessed with. I have a few what I would consider "true friends" who are
very important to me. My best friend, Elena Seiple, has been my biggest fan since I started competing in fitness.
I would not be where I am today in the sport if it wasn't for her! She is like the sister I never had and was the maid
of honor in my wedding!
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| Elena and I after Jr Nationals in 2005 |
I have fallen in love with the most amazing and wonderful man, my husband, Jon several years ago. We actually met
years ago while in school at WVU. He is also a high school teacher and wrestling coach. He proposed while
we were on vacation in Savannah, Ga in July 2007. We bought a house in NJ in November 2007 and were married
August 16, 2008. We have a dog, Layla, who is a shephard mix Jon rescued from a shelter! She is our
baby for now!
| Our dog Layla |
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| My husband and love of my life! |
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| My dad and mom |
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| They are the BEST! |
My facts:
Height: 5'2"
Off-season
weight: 130lbs
Contest weight: 120lbs
Hometown: Phillipsburg, NJ
Birthdate: March 1, 1980
Occupation:
High School Science Teacher
Favorite food: Chicken Parmesan, Pizza, Vanilla Ice Cream
Favorite
TV shows: 24, Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, American Idol, House, So you think you can Dance?
Favorite movies: Rocky IV, Step Up, Center Stage, Step Up the streets
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