Mrs. Marks earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Virginia in 2013 where she was also a member of the women’s basketball team for four years. She also earned her Masters in Organizational leadership from Quinnipiac University. After graduating from the University of Virginia Mrs. Marks played professionally in Luxembourg and Finland. After this amazing athletic and cultural experience, Mrs. Marks turned her focus to coaching. She soon received an opportunity to join the University of Iowa Women’s Basketball Staff as their Recruiting Assistant. Her passion for coaching and leadership grew. In her first year, the Hawkeyes advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1996. After a two-year stint at Iowa, Mrs. Marks traveled to Connecticut to take on the role of Director of Women’s Basketball Operations for Quinnipiac University. The Bobcats won its first NCAA tournament game in her first year and advanced to the Sweet 16. Mrs. Marks was also enrolled in Quinnipiac’s School of Business from which she received her master’s degree in Organizational Leadership in 2018. After a great experience at Quinnipiac University, she became the Assistant Athletic Director and Varsity basketball coach at Miss Porter’s school located in Farmington, Connecticut. In her first year, the basketball team made history. It was the first time in school history the basketball team won a Founder’s League championship. After completing two years at Miss Porter’s, Telia became the Athletic Director at Miss Hall’s School located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts where she currently works.
