Academic: Major: Exercise Science

High School: Kayla graduated from Nolensville High School in Nashville under Coach Shelton where the team was crowned District and Region Champions, Impact player of year 2022, Midfielder of the year 2023, 2 year Region/district leader in assists, 4 years 1st team all district, 4 year starter, and Captain...Earned First Team All-District Honors all three seasons...As a Senior, ranked in the top three for midfielder assists with 14...Named 2023 preseason top 20 players in Nashville Tennessee...Kayla attended Western Albemarle High School in Virginia as a freshman where she played under Coach Desch and won a state championship in 2021.

Personal: Kayla is the daughter of Brooke and Nick and the sister to Dakota, Autumn, and Zion...Kayla's father, Nick Howell, is currently the defensive coordinator the New Mexico Lobos Football team...Kayla enjoys playing violin and traveling...Chose NAU for the immediate connection with she felt when coming to campus.