Education
Hightower was born in Dallas, Texas was named a WBCA All-American. She participated in the 2006 WBCA High School All-America Game, where she scored five points.
Hightower attended Louisiana State University, where she was named all first-team Southeastern Conference (Securities and Exchange Commission) following her senior season. She was also named Securities and Exchange Commission All-Defensive Team following her junior (2009) and senior (2010) seasons.