Native lives musical life

Aundrea Dawson was born and raised in Clovis in a devout Christian home by her loving parents, who she said led by example. She is the youngest of six children and is the mother of twins, Rodney II and Krisalyn.

She attended and graduated from Clovis High School, class of '99. She was a part of the girls' basketball and track state championship teams. Following high school, Dawson was accepted to Liberty University to play basketball. That is where she earned her bachelor's degree.

She has always loved to sing and create music. She has been surrounded by music in her family all her life. Her father taught her how to play the piano and arrange voices in a choir/ensemble. She is a part of the worship and ministry team at Pure Heart Word Center. She loves to write songs and plans to record an album in the near future.

Tell us a story about your childhood.

I remember making movies created by my brother with my cousins, and to this day, we love to sit around and watch the productions together for laughs.

What's your idea of a perfect day?

My idea of a perfect day is spending quality time with my children.

What is the best gift you've ever given?

Life.

What's your favorite TV show, past and present?

"Cosby Show" and "Marvel's Agents of Shield."

When you were a kid, what did you think you'd be doing as an adult?

I thought I would be a professional singer or a professional basketball player.

What's your favorite song at the moment?

"Smile" by Johnathan McReynolds

What's your favorite taste?

Mexican food, especially fresh salsa and tortilla chips.

What's so great about your favorite sport?

The versatility of basketball is the greatest thing about it.

If you could master one instrument, what would it be?

The piano.

Tell us about your greatest individual accomplishment?

Giving birth to twins and watching them grow.

— Compiled by CMI Correspondent D'Nieka Hartsfield