Stricklin is an Umpqua Valley native, born in Roseburg and raised in Sutherlin. Stricklin has been working for Sutherlin School District since 2009, starting off as a substitute after graduating from WOU. After a few years of doing a job share at Sutherlin High School, Stricklin helped open Sutherlin Valley Online Academy as the Teacher of Records.

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Since 2015, Stricklin has served as the Assistant Head Basketball Coach at Sutherlin High School. She has been married since 1998 to her husband Dave. They have one daughter, Taylor.