Ms. Kochan attended Alderson Broaddus University on a golf scholarship. She graduated in 2020 with a B.A. in Legal Studies and Political Science. Upon receiving her diploma, she spent her time as a paralegal in both West Virginia and Michigan. Despite not going to college to become a teacher, Ms. Kochan spent the last six summers coaching and leading over 500 junior golfers in Flint, Michigan. Her experience as a coach encouraged her to take the steps necessary to become a teacher. She is both eager and excited for her journey to start at LCA. In her free time, she enjoys golfing with her family, painting, visiting historical sites, and reading new books.