University of New Haven Men's Track

Earl-Givan earned a Bachelors degree from Southern Connecticut State University in 1994.  She was a four-year member of SCSUs track and field program, where she was a standout in the throwing events. She was also a three-time NCAA Division II All-American in the shot put, and was Connecticuts Collegiate Athlete of the Year in both 1993 and 1995. She won a medal at the 1995 Pan-American Games and had the American womens best distance in the hammer throw. That season, she also competed at the 1992 Olympic Trials.  While competing in the hammer throw at the U.S. National Championships, Earl-Givan placed second twice (1992, 1994) and third once (1995). Earl-Givans also works as Connecticut Special Olympics Local Coordinator for New Haven Schools, where she has worked since 1996. She organizes athletic programs for special education students with the general student population, recruiting coaches and athletes and overseeing all aspects of the program administration. She has also worked since 2000 as a sports clinician for USA Track & Field Connecticuts Extreme Technique Field Event Workshops. Earl-Givan currently resides in New Haven.