Previous College: Transfer student from Westfield State College and Springfield Tech. Community College. Played track, lacrosse and soccer at the collegiate level.
High School: 2006 graduate of Somers High School. Four-sport standout in cross country, gymanstics, basketball and track and field. Earned All-Conference honors, serving as team captain of the track team.
Personal: Born January 14, 1988 in Somers, Conn. Daugther of Robert and Lisa Taupier. Majoring in Biotechnology.