The 2008 volleyball season will be the first for new head volleyball coach Jennifer Peterson.

Jennifer coached both girls' and boys' volleyball at Lincoln-Way Central High School from 1999-2003. After a one year hiatus, she returned to Lincoln-Way Central for the 2003 and 2004 volleyball seasons.

Jennifer attended Lockport High School where she enjoyed a successful volleyball career. In her four years at Lockport, the Porters reached the IHSA state tournament earning second, third, fifth, and first place respectively. During her high school career, Jennifer earned many awards including All-State and All-American honors.

She continued on to North Carolina State University on a full-ride volleyball scholarship, pursuing her degree in biochemistry. At North Carolina State, she earned honors such as ranking ninth in digs for all time in ACC volleyball, ranking seventh in digs nationally, and earning the ACC outstanding senior scholarship athlete award. After graduating North Carolina State as valedictorian, Jennifer attended the University of North Carolina to receive her masters degree in science education.

Currently, Jennifer teaches chemistry at Lincoln-Way Central High School. She also works as an adjunct fitness instructor in the Joliet Junior College Total Fitness Center.

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