High School: Was one of the top defensive specialists in the state of Colorado while at Middle Park High School in Granby, Colo. ... Was a first-team all-league selection in 2007 while finishing second in the league in digs and leading the league in serve receptions ... Took the league-lead in digs as a junior in 2006, earning a second-team all-conference selection ... Mentioned by the Rocky Mountain News "Who's Who" of volleyball in 2005 as a "player to watch" ... Part of a district champion team at Middle Park in 2006 and back-to-back Metro League champions in 2005 and 2006 ... Part of a regional championship team in 2005 ... A well-conditioned athlete, she owns the school record for the fastest "star drill," a unique agility drill practiced in conditioning classes ... Played under coaches Roger Kuntz and Kris Newberry.

Club: Played in the Middle Park Volleyball Club, Black Diamond Volleyball Club and Juggernaut Volleyball Club ... Attended the Junior Olympics in Salt Lake, Utah in 2004 and 2005 as part of a club team.

Personal: Daughter of Steve Palm and Angela (Dan) Teckenhoff ... Has two older siblings: Michelle and Michael ... Plans to major in business ... Is interested in pursuing a career in sports psychology and owning a business ... Enjoys being outside, camping, rafting, traveling, volleyball, concerts, playing at the beach, boating, snowboard/skiing, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, dirt biking, watching movies, eating, hanging out with friends and working out.