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Ashley Evans
Ashley Evans is the Auburn University Marching Band Auxiliary Coordinator, AUMB alumnae, and previous member of the Tiger Eyes ensemble. Mrs. Evans has been twirling since the age of 5, including competitively from age 6 to 22 placing first at Nationals, first at the Jr Olympics, and first at the NBTA International World Open Championship. She's also won the titles of Miss Majorette of the South and Miss Majorette of Alabama. She was a feature twirler for Ranburne High School and then twirled as part of the Auburn University majorette line for five years, serving as captain for two. Mrs. Evans expanded her technical knowledge and abilities through jazz and ballet classes while a student at Auburn. Mrs. Evans love of performing also evolved into a love of teaching. She started teaching baton lessons and classes as a sophomore in high school and has continued to lead a private studio of college level twirlers. Her students have been hugely successful in collegiate twirling. Mrs. Evans is from Ranburne, Alabama. S he now resides in Chelsea with her husband Jake, daughter Ava, and their dog Copper. |
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Lauren Schmidt
Lauren Schmidt serves as the Instructor for the Auburn University Tiger Eyes Majorette Line. Mrs. Schmidt earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Masters in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Auburn University. While at Auburn, she was a member of the AUMB majorette line and AOII. Since graduating from college, Mrs. Schmidt has been a baton coach across Florida and Alabama, choreographed for multiple middle schools and high schools, coached competitive twirling teams and individuals who have won numerous state, national, and international titles, and coached many collegiate twirlers. Mrs. Schmidt started dancing at the age of 3 at Nix Dance Studio in Auburn, Alabama. She was on a competitive dance team for 7 years, where the team won multiple Starbound National Competitions, On Tour Dance Challenges, Showbiz Competitions, and regional titles. She won Dancer of the Year as well as the Senior Dance Award. Mrs. Schmidt was a member of the Auburn High School Majorette Line for three years. Mrs. Schmidt is from Auburn, Alabama, but currently lives in Helena, Alabama, with her husband Chad, son Caden, daughters Emery and Josie, their dog Maverick, and their cat Stetson. |
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Michaela Daugherty Michaela Daugherty serves as the Instructor for the Auburn University Tiger Eyes Flagline. Michaela earned her Bachelor and Masters in Elementary Education from Auburn University. While at Auburn, she was a member of the AUMB Flagline where she served as captain in 2015. Michaela also was a member of Tau Beta Sigma, the band’s service organization. Since graduating from college, Michaela has been a Flagline coach as well as choreographed for multiple middle schools and high schools across the state of Alabama. Michaela has been an educator for the last nine years since graduating from Auburn. She currently serves as the K-2 grade Math Instructional Coach at Mt. Olive Primary School. Michaela is from Arab, Alabama, where she played clarinet and keyboard in Symphonic Band as well as Jazz Band and performed on the Color Guard during Marching Band season. Michaela currently lives in Auburn, Alabama, with her dog Bruce. |
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Katie Glenn
Katie Glenn serves as the Instructor for the Auburn University Tiger Eyes Danceline. Ms. Glenn earned her Bachelors of Science in Secondary English Language Arts Education from Auburn University in 2022. While at Auburn, Ms. Glenn was a part of the Auburn University Tiger Eyes Danceline for 4 years. She also served as one of the AUMB R.A.T. Leaders during the 2020 and 2021 seasons. In addition to being a member of the AUMB, Ms. Glenn was an active member of Alpha Omicron Pi where she served as the Greek Sing Chair for 2 years. Before attending Auburn, Ms. Glenn trained in Birmingham, AL as a competitive dancer and dance team dancer. She trained and competed in the styles of ballet, contemporary, and jazz, while also performing with her high school’s danceline, the Vestavia Hills High School Rockettes. Since graduating, Ms. Glenn works as a 6th grade English teacher at Drake Middle School in Auburn, AL. Outside of school, she has also had the opportunity to choreograph for and train dancers pursuing opportunities in collegiate and professional dance. She has taught in many dance team clinics across Alabama, while also judging in various auditions and competitions. In addition to teaching full-time, she plans to complete her Master’s of Education in English Language Arts Education at the University of West Alabama in June of 2025. |
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Last Updated: 06/05/2025