Well, I tried putting pressure on the key in different positions and turning - no dice. I tried turning the wheel in different positions and turning - no dice. I tried moving around the gearstick and wheel at the same time and turning the key - no dice. Finally in desperation, I got a hammer and gently pecked on the ignition switch. After about the 7th lick a fragment of metal fell out of the switch and it turned right over. We drove it straight to the dealership before cutting it back off. We were able to turn the switch everytime at the dealership with the steering wheel in different positions (and having it locked and unlocked) and the switch seemed fine. We must've cranked it 20 times with no problem. The only thing I can figure is a sliver of metal got it jammed somehow and the hammer knocked it out. She's going to drive it awhile and see if it gives her anymore trouble.
Thanks to all for reading this.