Beyond Central

At Central, athletics is more than a game and education is more than a class. Both represent hard work, commitment, exploration and growth. And together, they help you prepare for your life after Central. Here are some examples of how former Dutch women's tennis players are experiencing success.

Dr. Sami Thompson '20
Optometrist
Westrum Optometry
Des Moines, Iowa

Jenna-Marie Hernandez '24
Dental student
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

Jenna Stewart '19
Pharmacy intern
Denver Health
Denver, Colo.

Ashlynn Brant '23
Physical therapy graduate student
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, Iowa

Allie Kreider '24
Manager, Portfolio Administration
On Course Capital, LLC
West Des Moines, Iowa

Megan Davis ‘16
Physical therapy aide
GATC Phyiscal Therapy
Greenwood Village, Colo.

Paige Vannausdle '18
Special education teacher
Southeast Polk Community School District
Pleasant Hill, Iowa

Carissa Bane ‘11
Co-coordinator of advising
and career development services
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Wash.

Pam Sagraves Soltis ‘80
Researcher, professor and curator
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History
National Academy of Sciences
Gainesville, Fla.

Ashley Maley '18
Home Mortgage Consultant
Wells Fargo
Des Moines, Iowa

Morgan Ernst '17
Mathematics teacher
Pella Middle School
Pella, Iowa

Stephanie Schnicker ‘11
Assistant director of academic services,
Tippie College of Business
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

Jessie Ryals ‘16
Second grade teacher
Oskaloosa Community Schools
Oskaloosa, Iowa

Shannan Mattiace ‘90
Professor of Political Science
Department chair
Allegheny College
2018 Fulbright Scholar
Meadville, Pa.

Cairn Reisch ‘14
Volunteer services manager
American Red Cross
Fargo, N.D.

Ashlyn Huegel ‘15
Nurse residency
Intensive Care Unit track
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Des Moines, Iowa

Alli (Brandenburg) Schaad '17
Continuous improvement specialist
Vermeer Corporatoion
Pella, Iowa

Sara Dale ‘11
Co-coordinator of advising
Outpatient physical therapist
Johnston Physical Therapy
Johnston, Iowa

EmmaGrace Stochl '19
Physician assistant
Spring Lake,North Carolina

Sarah Montgomery ‘15
Teacher, head girls’ tennis coach
Assumption High School
Davenport, Iowa