2007: Started in 18 games with 31 at-bats … had 26 and only committed three errors, giving her fielding percentage on .950 … game high of three hits against Chatham College on April 13 …

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-sport athlete at Liberty ... also played soccer and basketball ... helped 2005 
softball team to Class 2A regional finals ... 2006 All-MVAC Piedmont Conference selection ... Maryland Distinguished Scholar Honorable Mention ... honor roll all four years ... member of varsity club and art club ... older sister, Jamie, is a sophomore on the Hood softball and volleyball teams.

PERSONAL: Born August 21, 1988 ... parents are Charles and Dawn Gardner ... majoring in early childhood education.