Donna Guenther
Owner/Head Coach Somerton Gymnastics 1994 – present
Pennsylvania State Gymnastics Chairperson 1997 – present
USAG Safety Certified, USA Gymnastics W300 and W400 Certified Junior Olympic National Coach
PDP I & II certified
KAT certified
American Heart Association and CPR Certified
Professional Member of USA Gymnastics
Gwynedd Mercy College – Special Education and Elementary Education
Head Compulsory Coach/Assistant Optional Coach – 1983 – 1994 at Central Bucks Gymnastics Club
Preschool Director at Central Bucks Gymnastics – 1990 – 1994
I have coached many gymnasts to National competitions, and full Scholarships for college. I love the sport of gymnastics because it can enhance so many different facets in a young child’s development. It will help with any other sport they may do, it teaches time management, and goal setting, to just name a few.
To relax and regroup, I ride bikes, kayak and paddle board. I love the outdoors and spending time with my 4 legged friend – Kona!
Bridget Hild
Employed at Somerton since 1999
USAG Safety Certified
USAG Professional Member
Education:
Neshaminy High School
University of Rhode Island: Bachelor’s Degree in Science: Exercise Science
W300 Course Completion: Junior Olympic Coach Certification
W400 Course Completion: National Coach Certification
USAG Level 10 National Qualifier
Full Athletic Scholarship to URI
I have been a part of Somerton Gymnastics since I was 6 years old. After graduating as a gymnast here, it was an obvious transition to become a coach. After completing four years of college, I was ready to make this my career. My goal is to coach with passion whether I am working with pre-school age or our competitive team. I can only hope that the lessons I learned in and out of the gym through the sport can be passed on to my athletes.
Kara Girard
CPR Trained
USAG Safety Certified
USAG Professional Member
Education: Graduated from William Tennent High School 2018
Attending Gwynedd Mercy College for Nursing.
I have been at Somerton since I was 6 years old and fell in love with gymnastics. When the time came where I had to stop doing gymnastics, I immediately knew I wanted to be a coach. There is nothing that brings me more joy than helping and watching young athletes achieve their goals. Outside of Somerton, I am a full-time nursing student. In my free time, I love going to the gym to lift and spending time with my family and many pets!
CPR Trained
USAG Safety Certified
Education: 2016 Graduate from Archbishop Ryan High School. Currently attending Widener University for a Degree in Biology
I competed Level 3 at the Newtown Athletic Center. I did ten years in cheer leading and tumbling. I currently am a part of the nationally competing team at Widener for cheer. I love working with kids and spreading my passion for the sport. In my free time, I love volunteering at animal hospitals in the area.
Julianne Flocke
USAG Safety Certified
Education: Central Bucks H.S. East, Fordham University – Communications, Magna Cum Laude City University of New York Hunter College – BA Anthropology
I began my gymnastics training at Central Bucks Gymnastics where I had the privilege of meeting Donna. I then transitioned into ballet where I obtained my education from various local teachers with focus in the Vaganova technique. My pre-professional ballet training was obtained at schools such as: The Joffrey Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet under John and Margarita White. I danced professionally with Northern Plains Ballet before enrolling into school. Now a wife and mother of four, I strive to share my experiences and knowledge with the students here at Somerton.
Jen Waring
Employed since February 2013
Red Cross and CPR Trained
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Educations from Bloomsburg
Gymnastics has been a huge part of my life since I was a little girl and I find joy in bringing out the best in every child who shows interest in the sport. The life-long lessons that I learned throughout my 12 years of competitive gymnastics have helped to shape who I am today. My family including my mom, dad and little sister Alexa love to travel and we have a Golden Retriever puppy that we love with all our hearts. I find joy in watching children accomplish their goals both in school and at Somerton Gymnastics and I truly believe in the mission here of teaching the “total” child.
Somerton gymnastics started as a drop-off site for my gymnast daughter’s practices. After her graduation and continuing gymnastics in college, I knew I would miss my connection at the gym. I now manage the office at Somerton, afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays. Recently, I finished a sixteen year career as a preschool teacher. (I enjoy interacting with the children that stop in the office with their parents.) My husband and I reside in Trevose, we have two wonderful daughters, a great son-in-law and 2 wonderful grand children Johnathan and Ruth.
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