About Us
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
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
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
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 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, Ed.D, CMPC Mental Performance Consultant/Psychology Teacher /Coach
Tammy Schondelmayer
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
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