What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
A few years ago, a friend gave me back stage passes to the "Project Revolution" Tour. I got to meet Linkin Park, The Used, Snoop Dogg, and several other music artists. The crazy part was at the very last second, Snoop Dogg asked the girls with backstage passes to come out and dance on stage with him while he sang "Beautiful." When I got off stage, I had tons of text messages and voicemails from friends who were there at the concert telling me they saw me dancing on stage! It was definitely a fun and crazy experience to dance with Snoop Dogg during a concert!

Please list any schools and universities you have attended or are attending. What was your area of study? What year did you finish at the school? What degree or certificate, if any, did you receive?.
High School: Highland High School; Year Completed: 2003
College: Arizona State University; Area of Study: Special Education; Year Completed: 2006; Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Special Education

Please list any honors/awards you have received in the past 2 years?
Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education
Graduated in three and a half years from Arizona State University
Arizona State University Dean's List
Maroon and Gold Scholarship at Arizona State University, (full tuition scholarship granted for community service, financial need, and academics).
2006-2007 Fiesta Bowl Queen and Court: Scholarship Program: Spokeswoman and Ambassador
Arizona Education Proficiency Teacher Certification: Special Education K-12, Mental Retardation

Are you currently employed? If so, what is your current occupation?
Yes. Special Education Teacher

What are your strongest talents?
Teaching, athleticism, multi-tasking and my communication skills.

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
I am very proud to be the first person in my immediate family to graduate from college. I am proud that I worked three jobs during college to support myself, and I still managed to graduate college a semester early with Magna Cum Laude honors, as well as be active on campus and in my community.

List your hobbies and favorite activities.
Volunteering
Teaching
Playing Basketball
Horseback Riding
Hiking
Scrapbooking
Sewing
Spending time with my family and friends
Playing with my puppies, Jade and Zoe

What is the most important thing you want the judges to know about you?
I want the judges to know that I am a very grateful and passionate person who loves to serve my community. I am a strong and independent woman of integrity. Being humble, giving, and always making the most of every opportunity is how I live my life each day.