Varsity Cross Country - Girls
Team Information
My goal as Head Coach is to provide a fun, collaborative, and transformative environment where student-athletes are inspired to reach their full potential in all areas of their lives. Our team values include:
- Commitment to Holistic Wellness
- Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Respect, Caring, Fairness, Responsibility, and Citizenship)
- Teamwork
- Hard Work
- Dedication
- Resilience
- Courage
- Confidence
Head Coach: Tim White
Head Coach Since: 2019
College(s) or University(s) Attended: The College of New Jersey- Class of 2012- Bachelors degree in Elementary Education & Math/ Science/ Technology. American College of Education- Class of 2016- Masters degree in Educational Leadership
Prior Coaching Experience: Assistant Coach Track and Field- Montclair High School 2013-2015; Assistant Coach Track and Field- Bloomfield High School 2015-2017; Head Coach Cross Country- Oak Knoll School 2018; Head Coach Track and Field- Newark Tech- Winter 2017-2021
Athletic Accomplishments: 5th place at National Scholastic Indoor Championships- Pentathlon- 2008; Bergen County First Team All-Decade Indoor Track 2000-2010; Second Team All-County- High Jump- 2006; Second Team All-County- 400H- 2007
Schedule
Team Roster
| # | Name | Position | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Altirs | 2027 | ||
| Henna Blackburn | 2027 | ||
| Natalie Ewing | 2025 | ||
| Olivia Goldstein | 2027 | ||
| Milena Kwapniewski | 2027 | ||
| Olivia Olson | 2027 | ||
| Iris Shen | 2027 | ||
| Jordyn Spence | 2028 | ||
| Ella Szilagyi | 2028 | ||
| Aida Tagger | 2028 | ||
| Maren Wheeler | 2026 |
Coach(es)
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Sarah has been teaching at MKA for three years and is an assistant coach at the Upper School for cross country and track. Sarah graduated from MKA Upper School as a student in 2012 and is the oldest of six kids, five of whom went to MKA. When Sarah was a student at MKA, she ran cross country and track under beloved coach Tom Fleming. Tom Fleming also helped train her for the NYC Marathon, which she completed in November of her senior year. Some of Sarah's hobbies today include running with her dog, playing guitar, surfing, and spending time with friends and family.
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