About Us

Meet our Founder

Jen Brooks, CMAA

In a world where I often stood as the only woman in the room, I found inspiration—not intimidation—in that solitude. I saw an opportunity to change the narrative, to build a space where women in high school sports could gather, support one another, and thrive. Recognizing that such a space didn’t yet exist, I set out to create it myself. That’s how the Global Community of Women in High School Sports was born.

This isn’t just a community; it’s a movement. Imagine a room filled with women who share an unwavering passion for high school sports, who bring determination, grit, and joy to their roles every day. This is the reality we’ve crafted—a vibrant, inclusive network where connections are made, ideas are shared, and barriers are broken.

Our Global Community is not exclusive. It’s a place for anyone who believes in the power of sports to inspire, lead, and unite. Whether you’re a woman working in high school athletics, a male ally, or a passionate supporter, you’ll find a home here. Together, we celebrate not only the victories on the field but also the resilience, collaboration, and innovation that define our work off it.

Here, the vision is clear: to empower and uplift individuals through shared experiences, mutual support, and collective growth. By fostering this environment, we’re not just breaking barriers; we’re building bridges—connecting generations of leaders and creating a legacy of excellence and inclusion.

At the Global Community of Women in High School Sports, we dare to dream of a future where every voice is heard, every leader is celebrated, and no one stands alone in their pursuit of greatness. Together, we’re redefining the landscape of high school sports, one connection at a time.

Welcome to our community—a place where passion meets purpose and dreams have no bounds. Join us as we continue to shape the future of high school sports for women and allies everywhere.

Meet our Executive Council

Carolyn Sideco

Carolyn Sideco

https://linktr.ee/coachsideco

Hi I’m Carolyn. People call me Coach Sideco. I journey with athletic administrators in deepening, and ultimately, aligning their personal values with their professional skill emergence and practice. Partnering with CoachingKapwa builds wellness capacity, efficacy, and longevity of humans working in the service of youth who play sports.

Dena Floyd

Dena Floyd

dfloyd@woodscharter.org

Hey! I’ve been the Athletic Director at Woods Charter School (Chapel Hill, NC), since 2014. I oversee and direct the entire athletic program at Woods Charter (K-12) and teach two 9th grade Health and PE classes. I am an active member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, and is licensed as a Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA).

Rhonda Blanford-Green

Rhonda Blanford-Green

blanfordgreenr@gmail.com

Dedicated thought leader, educator, and professional driven to impact change and educational awareness in the areas of Diversity, Inclusion and Opportunities for the Historically Underrepresented Groups (HUGS). 

Annette Scogin

Annette Scogin

annettescogin@gmail.com

Annette is an Alabama State Department of Education Administrator specializing in federal grant funding, compliance, professional development, and Out of School Time programming. She leads grants for 21st CCLC, Defendant Care, and Pre-K programs. Annette is a former Athletic Administrator with over 20 years of experience in Arkansas, Texas, and Alabama. She is a volunteer for various organizations and has received numerous honors and awards. Annette enjoys creating opportunities for others, volunteering, sports, outdoors, planting, and spending time with family and friends. 

Jacob Yorg

Jacob Yorg

jacobyorg@gmail.com

Jacob Yorg, Ed.D, CMPC Mental Performance Consultant/Psychology Teacher /Coach

Tammy Schondelmayer

Tammy Schondelmayer

tschondy23@cox.net

Tammy Schondelmayer is the Director of Athletics and District Coordinator of Physical Education and Health for the Bloomfield Public Schools in Bloomfield CT. She has been an athletic director for 21 years, all of which have been in Bloomfield. Under Tammy’s leadership, the athletics program at Bloomfield HS has amassed 64 state championships and 25 sportsmanship awards, of which she is the most proud.

Global Community State Leaders

A Global Community State Leader is responsible for recruiting members in your state to join our Community. The goal for each State Leader is to increase membership in your states by utilizing your network to reach out and invite Athletic Directors, Coaches, those aspiring to be Athletic Directors and Coaches; men and women to become a member of the Global Community.

You will be the point person to the Global Community as to what is happening or needed in your state and keep the Executive Council apprised of pertinent information from your region.

The Global Community is always looking for ways to improve or expand or reach. Don’t ever hesitate to reach out – all ideas are good!

Meet our State Leaders

Alabama
Katasha Turner
kdaturner.79@gmail.com

Alaska

Arizona
Joni Pabst
jp0808@aol.com

Arkansas
Julie Kelly
AD@providence-academy.com

California
Jolene Fugate
jolenefugate@gmail.com

Elena De Santis
elena.desantis@sacredsf.org

Colorado

Connecticut
Tammy Schondelmayer
tschondy23@cox.net

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois
Ashlee Anderson
amasports23@gmail.com

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland
Pamela Thornton
pamelajthornton15@gmail.com

Massachusetts

Michigan
Meg Seng
megseng@gmail.com

Minnesota
Anne Campbell
acampbell@isd318.org

Mississippi
Tabitha Beard
tgbeard@oxfordsd.org

Missouri
Jen Brooks
jen@globalcommunityofwomeninsports.com

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada
Lori Lotts
llotts@niaa.com

New Hampshire
Corri Wilson
corriwilson@comcast.net

New Jersey

New Mexico
Jeaney Garcia
jeaney.garcia@bosqueschool.org

New York

Kelsey McCormack

kelsey.mccormack@nccsk12.org

North Carolina
Dena Floyd
dfloyd@woodscharter.org

North Dakota

Ohio
Pam Bosser
p_bosser@lcsschools.net

Oklahoma
Lyndsay Watts
llwatts@enidk12.org

Oregon
Shelley Moore
shelley.moore@lincoln.k12.or.us

Pennsylvania
Serena Henry
shenry@jsasd.org

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee
Kelly Fish
kelly.fish@curreyingram.org

Texas

Utah
Andrea Bouwhuis
andrea.bouwhuis@jordandistrict.org

Vermont
Geri Witalec-Krupa
gwitalec@fwsu.org

Virginia
Julie Dayton
jdayton@st.catherines.org

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin
Barbara Deichl
bldras@wi.rr.com

Wyoming

International
Kelly Lang
langk@taism.com