[2] Attending West Milford High School in West Milford, New Jersey, Pawol played soccer and softball, attending Hofstra University on an athletic scholarship and playing as a catcher in Division-I softball for the Pride.

In 2016, she attended the Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy in Vero Beach, Florida.

[6] In 2024, Pawol became only the third woman to umpire in spring training, after Pam Postema and Ria Cortesio.

[10] She was selected to work spring training again in 2025, and will wear uniform number 95 as an MLB call-up.

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