Before coming to Samford, Eady graduated from the University School of Jackson with highest honors. Eady participated in and served in various leadership positions in her school’s Buddy Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Art Honor Society, and Spanish Club. She was very active in Young Life, and enjoyed spending her summers serving on work crew at a YL camp. Eady was active in Young Life Capernaum- which ministers to teens and young adults with disabilities. She was involved in starting her church’s “Belong” ministry, which works to build a faith-based community for adults with disabilities. Eady was a member of her school’s cross country and track teams for four years, and was active in her church’s youth group. Eady is studying Communication Sciences and Disorders, with the hopes of working in disability ministry one day.