Kulaga was a standout in volleyball, basketball, and track for the Redmen earning seven total letters.  She was recognized as an Honorable Mention All-LEL in volleyball. In track, Kulaga was awarded team MVP in both her junior and senior seasons and was an All-LEL selection multiple times in her career. She also set multiple school records and earned All-Ohio honors placing third in the OHSAA state track meet in the high Jump in 1991. Kulaga received the P.A.A.F Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award.

Kulaga continued her education and track career at Ashland University and eventually earned her doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California.