2007: Redshirted for the 2007 season. 

High School: Was a two-sport star at Weld Central, playing both volleyball and basketball ... Volleyball team was in the hunt for a state berth every season, winning region in 2004 and qualifying for region in 2005 ... In 2007, was an all-state honorable mention and all-conference honorable mention selection ... Was an all-conference honorable mention selection in basketball on two occasions ... Part of a hoops team that were regional qualifiers her junior and senior seasons ... Excelled academically, as well, named to the state's all-academic team three straight years ... Graduated in the top 10 percent of her class with a 3.974 GPA ... Received numerous academic honors, including honor roll, All-American Scholar, Certificate of Excellent Academic Achievement, United States Achievement Academy and Award of Excellence in Writing ... Was part of the Academic state champion basketball team in 2005.

Personal: Daughter of Stan and Linda Gingerich ... Has prior involvement in Future Farmers of America, Future Business Leaders of America and National Honor Society Student Council ... Is active in her church youth group ... Enjoys taking part in bubble gum blowing contests.