Brandy

 
Born:  Boynton Beach, Florida

Current hometown:  Sandy Springs, GA

High School (name/city/state):  Clarence Central High School, Clarence, New York
Assumption Catholic Secondary School, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Colleges and Degrees:  University of Georgia, Bachelor of Science
Mercer University, MBA

Dance and Cheerleader Experience:  Dancing and twirling at the age of three, I was the Feature Twirler of the UGA Redcoat Band, and member of UGA’s basketball dance team, the Dance Dawgs. While in College, I won three gold medals at the World Twirling Championships in Birmingham, England. Prior to being a fourth year member of the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders, I danced for the NBA Atlanta Hawks for four seasons. I am currently the Head coach of the Georgia Tech “Goldrush” Dance Team, have performed for various recording artists, and was featured on the NFL Network competing in the NFL Cheerleader Playoff’s. 

Other life, scholastic or career accomplishments or experiences:  In May of 2007, I graduated my Masters program with honors while working full time, and I will be celebrating my fifth year of marriage this year.

Long-Term Goals:  I would like to have a focused career, successful marriage, and retire early in some remote South American destination.

Marital Status:  Married to the greatest guy on earth!

Siblings:  1 older brother.

Pets (name and type):  Oh, I live in a ZOO!
Dooley, an 85 pound rescued Bernese Mountain Dog
Georgia, a rescued Border Collie Mix
Merlin, a really fat black cat
Abby, a small silver tabby cat
Billy-Bird, a thirty year old Timey African Grey with an attitude.

My proudest moment:  Performing one of my twirling routines as part of our AFC Show Troup for the United States Armed Forces. The performance was on a Stage overlooking the Red Sea on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt.

Something my teammates don’t know about me:  I can throw a perfect spiral with speed, distance, and accuracy.

Farthest away from home I’ve been:  Okinawa, Japan

Favorite book:  Water for Elephants

Favorite author:  Dan Brown 

Favorite Atlanta-area restaurant:  Houston’s. I can’t live without their veggie burger!

Favorite Atlanta-area landmark or tourist attraction:  Georgia Aquarium

Favorite college football team:  GOOOOOOO DAWGS!!!!

Favorite thing to do on a lazy afternoon:  Lie in my hammock, listen to Dave Matthews, and read.

Favorite outfit or piece of clothing in my closet:  Skin tone, strappy stilettos. They go with anything!

Favorite American Idol contestant:  Jason Castro

Favorite television show:  Dexter or Nip/Tuck

Favorite charitable organization or cause:  Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation

Favorite website:  My dream automobile: Saab 9-3 Convertible…fast, fun, and not pretentious.

My first automobile:  Red 1995 Jeep Wrangler

Favorite Falcons player:  Matt Ryan

Person with whom I would most like to have dinner:  My Husband, I never get to see him, we are both so busy!

Favorite vacation destination:  Mexico

Favorite solo artist:  James Taylor

Favorite musical group:  Dave Matthews Band

One of my biggest inspirations growing up:  Kelli Russell, my twirling coach

Song that will ALWAYS be on my iPod:  Golden Years, David Bowie

Favorite comedian:  Jerry Seinfeld

All-time favorite movie(s):  Dazed & Confused, Sea Biscuit, Old School, Keeping the Faith

Favorite actor and actress:  Angelina Jolie and Jon Cusack

Favorite junk food or guilty culinary pleasure:  Mexican Cheese Dip with out jalapeños.

Favorite gourmet food:  The Chocolate Cake from New York Prime, for 16$ it had better be gourmet!