Amanda (Koester) Schroeder- Class of 1998

Induction Class of 2021
Track & Field

Amanda Koester – Schroeder is a 1998 graduate of Clinton High School.  As a multi-sport athlete, Amanda participated in volleyball, basketball, swimming, softball, and track and field.  She excelled in the sport of track and field, as she is a two-time Class 3A State High Jump Champion (1997 and 1998).  She was also a member of the Class 3A State Runner-up Shuttle Hurdle Relay Team in 1998.

Throughout Amanda’s River Queen career, she collected many track and field honors including All-State and District Champion, as well as many Mississippi Athletic Conference championships in high jump, long jump, and the shuttle hurdle relay.  In addition, Amanda was a member of the 1998 girls’ basketball team that advanced to the state tournament.

After graduating from CHS, Amanda attended the University of Northern Iowa where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.  She was a member of the UNI Panther Track and Field team from 1998-2002.  During the 2001 season, Amanda was a Missouri Valley Conference All-Conference high jumper as she finished runner-up in the conference outdoor meet.

Currently, Amanda is teaching in the East Moline (IL) School District at Glenview Middle School.  Amanda and her husband Andy, have two daughters Amara and Alyssa.