High School: Earned 12 varsity letters in cross country, track and field, and swimming at Glen Oak High School in Canton, Ohio... A two-time All-Ohio honoree ... Three time all-county ... helped the Golden Eagles to a regional championship and third place finish at the 2006 Ohio State Meet ... ran personal bests of 18:49 in the 5K, 5:08 in the 1600 meters and 11:11 in the 3200 meters ... was named Academic All-Ohio five times and was an Academic All-American in swimming.

Personal: Daughter of Kathy and Andy Black... majoring in zoology ... A member of the scholars program and zoology club