Ann served as a teacher in the State College Area School District for more than 30 years. As a Health and Physical Education teacher, she was dedicated to advancing her students both athletically and academically. She was also a coach for the girls' track and field, cross-country, softball, and gymnastics teams. This fund honors her memory by continuing to encourage athletics in the State College Area School District. Specifically, the fund honors the female Coaches' Award winners from the girls’ cross-country, indoor track, and/or outdoor track teams and by supporting professional development for the Physical Education faculty.