Coach Echols brings a wealth of talent to the table as she has extensive experience as a dancer, choreographer, and instructor. She is a graduate of Allatoona where she was a four-year member of the dance team and served as captain for two years. Her favorite memories of being a member of the Hotshotz are dancing at UGA Auxiliary Day, performing at football games and the team becoming an official GHSA sport in 2018 and competing for the first time.

Coach Echols began her dance journey at CkDanceWorks in 2006, and after her first two years of dance, she auditioned for their competition team. She danced competitively with them until 2015 and was able to experience two national championship titles. Coach Echols was also awarded Dancer of the Year in 2014. She is currently on staff at Frey Elementary as a Paraprofessional while completing her Bachelors in Business and Associates in Art at Valdosta State University (December 2023) where she has made the Dean’s List three times. In the summer, Coach Echols teaches dance camps for Cobb Parks. Following graduation, she plans to continue her journey and get her Masters in Education.