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Q:
When did you join the Physical Education Department as an adjunct assistant
professor and what are your responsibilities?
A:
I came here in July 2004. I’m head coach of the women’s soccer team,
assistant coach of the Lacrosse team and I teach physical education classes.
Q:
What is your educational background?
A:
I have a bachelor’s degree in graphic communications from Franklin Pierce
College in New Hampshire, and I’m currently taking classes through
Wesleyan’s GLSP program in social sciences.
Q:
Why did you make the switch from graphic design to athletics?
A:
I worked as a graphic designer but realized that sitting behind a desk, in
front of a computer 10 hours a day under constant time pressure and stress
was not for me. My college coach had moved from New Hampshire to Hartford
and asked me to work for him at the University of Hartford. I jumped at the
offer and decided to trade the money for a much healthier work environment.
That's how I ended up coaching and teaching phys ed instead.
Q:
And what did you end up doing at the University of Hartford?
A:
I was the assistant soccer coach for three years and the head coach for
three.
Q:
You’re a former member of the Swedish National Soccer Team. Tell me more
about that experience.
A:
I played most of my career in Sweden with a couple of years on the Swedish
National team and six years in the Swedish Premier League, which is the
highest women's league. I moved to the U.S. in 1992 and started college at
the age of 24, more for the overall experience than the education at first.
I ended my soccer career with my four years at Franklin Pierce where I was
named the 1992 National Player of the year and was a three time All-American
and two-time Academic All-American.
Q:
What attracted you to Wesleyan?
A:
I liked its diverse student population, academic reputation and athletic
facilities. It makes my job of bringing in talented student-athletes much
easier when you have brand new state-of-the-art facilities to show them. The
new Freeman Gym is very impressive.
Q:
When you’re not working, do you continue to watch the sport?
A:
I like to watch games live, or on television. But when there’s not a game
on, I enjoy reading books and working around my house. I live in Meriden
with my husband, Rudy. |
