As far back as I can remember I loved being an athlete. Being one of two girls, I was tagged as being the son my father never had. Sports were my childhood.

During high school I lettered in soccer, track and softball all four years and continued with softball, and playing for Rutgers University.

After my third child I knew we were 'done' having children and I was determined to get into shape. I had struggled with my weight my whole life, but being as active as I was, I was able to stay in shape. I joined a gym and began taking GGX classes, but soon grew tired of the classes and headed out to the weights.

People began to ask me if I had ever competed. I laughed the first few times, but after a while began to consider trying. I knew nothing about the industry, or anyone that had ever competed. My husband and I researched training and dieting, developed our own and gave it a shot! I guess you can say I'm addicted now.

As a wife, mother of three, elementary school teacher and softball coach, my life if non-stop. Without the support and encouragement from my husband and children, I could never do this!

I began competing in the figure division, but quickly transitioned to bodybuilding per suggestion of the judges.

2009

Team Universe
2nd place, middleweight

2008

NC State Bodybuilding Championships
Overall winner
1st place, lightweight

2007

Jr. USA
1st place, middleweight

NC State Bodybuilding Championships
2nd place, lightweight

2006

Gold's Classic
Overall winner
1st place, heavyweight (only 2 classes)
2nd place, figure

Metrolina Bodybuilding Championships
4th place, figure

NC State Bodybuilding Championships
7th place, figure