At SIU: Coming off a solid year in 2004, which saw her garner All-American status in the 5000-meter at the USA Junior Track and Field Championships...finished ninth in the 5000-meter run at at the MVC Indoor Championships and placed fourth in the 10,000-meter run at the league's Outdoor Championships...has a indoor best of 10:26.76 in the 3000-meter...boasts career outdoor bests of 4:50.59 in the 1500-meter run, 17:44.21 in the 5000-meter run and 37:24.55 in the 10,000-meter run...also runs cross country at SIU.

Pre-SIU: Three-time cross country champion at South Dearborn High School...two-time honorable mention all-state selection in cross country...three-time conference champion in the 1600-meter and 3200-meter runs as a track athlete...also qualified for state in track...Valedictorian of her class.

Personal: Majors in Engineering...born Apr. 22, 1985...daughter of Larry Schilling.