She received a BA in speech communications before going on to a successful modeling and theatre career in the Tampa Bay area .
Simmons was state high - jump champion at Citrus High School in Florida , and attended the University of South Florida on a full track scholarship .
Simmons received a BA in speech communications before going on to a successful modeling and theatre career in the Tampa Bay area .
Simmons was state high - jump champion at Citrus High School in Florida , and attended the University of South Florida on a full track scholarship .