Watch Jill's Acceptance Speech 

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Jill attended Shady Oaks Elementary, Bedford Junior High, and L.D. Bell High School. She participated primarily in varsity volleyball and track.  

• In 1991, in volleyball she was named All-Area Hitter, First Team All-District.  
• In 1992, the varsity volleyball team was 15-0; undefeated bi-district champions; Dallas Morning News Player of the Year; Dallas Morning News First Team All-Area; Star Telegram Northeast Most Valuable Player; District Most Valuable Player; and District Offensive Player of the Year.

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​Jill received a full volleyball scholarship to Texas Tech University.  Her volleyball achievements included: 

• #10 with 776 Kills;
•  #12 with 1950 Career Attempts; 
• #5 -0.212 with Career Hitting Percentage; 
• #12 with 41 Solo Blocks; 
• #9 with 204 Block Assists; and
• #12 with 245 Total Blocks 

As an adult, Jill continued to play competitive volleyball, as well as running numerous 5K and 10K events, and a half marathon.  Her community involvement includes Cub Scouts Leader; organizing clothing and canned food drives; SADD sponsor and fund raiser. 

To date, Jill has 21 Years in Education:  16 years in HEB ISD as a teacher and 11 years as a volleyball coach at L.D. Bell High School. Currently, Jill is a high school counselor in Orange County Public Schools located in Orlando, Florida.