SOMERTON COACHES

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 Owner/Head Coach Somerton Gymnastics 

1994 – present  

 Pennsylvania State Gymnastics Chairperson 

1997 – 2023
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!

  Employed at Somerton since 1999

USAG Safety Certified
USAG Professional Member and 

PAUSAG committee 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.

 Graduated from Bensalem High School

Graduated from Cosmetology School

I was a gymnast with Somerton from age 8 to 18. I also was coaching at Somerton

all through my high school years and cosmetology school. Gymnastics has shaped

me into the person I am. I believe gymnastics is amazing for every child: listening

to directions, body awareness and so much more! I truly love this sport!

I have two little girls myself and it’s wonderful to see them enjoy this sport as

much as I do. When I’m not in the gym, I am a fulltime hair stylist. I am also, a

fulltime Mom to my two beautiful girls! I love being outside any moment I get.

My goal is to get to every National Park in the USA. If I’m not outside, I love

working out. My favorite quote:

“Life is too short to do anything that is not challenging!”

Employed at Somerton since 2022

CPR trained USAG Safety Certified USAG Professional Member

Graduated from PA Cyber Charter School

I attended Somerton Gymnastics from age 3 to 10. My older sister was on the

pre-team. Other than gymnastics, I enjoyed playing soccer and basketball.

Currently, I help coach the competitive team. I hope to expand my coaching

abilities and continue working with children at Somerton.

Employed at Somerton Gymnastics since 2002

Education: 

 Masters of Education in Health and Wellness Education 

PA Certified K-12 Health and Physical Education 

 Graduate of West Chester University with a Bachelor Degree and Teaching

Certification in K-12 Health and Physical Education with a concentration in

Adapted Physical Education.

Graduate of Shippensburg University with Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise

Science and minor in Biology

Personal:

I was a competitive gymnast at Somerton Gymnastics, graduating as a Level 9.  I

attended Level 8 and 9 Regionals and competed in college gymnastics at Wilson

College. I currently teach full time as a K-8 Physical Education in Philadelphia. I am a

mother of two very active kiddos who also enjoy attending classes at Somerton. I love

spending time with Nora and JJ playing outside, attending the zoo, and visiting our furry

friends at Sesame Place. I enjoy coaching the gymnasts at Somerton and hope to make

a difference in their all-around growth and development.

Employed since 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.

Red Cross and CPR/ First Aid Certified

Education:  Attending Archbishop Wood High School

I started gymnastics at Somerton at three years old and was a competitive gymnast for seven years. I then moved on to be a competitive cheerleader. I am the youngest of three girls. I love to teach all the boys and girls the skills I was taught to use in and outside of the gym. I love hanging out with friends and going down the shore!

Employed since May 2024

Red Cross and CPR trained

Education:  Senior attending Council Rock North

I have been at Somerton Gymnastics since I was a year old.  I started competition in second grade.  I have been competing in track since I was in 8th grade and helped coach my track team when I was out for injury.  I love coaching at Somerton!  I love teaching gymnasts the sport that I loved my whole life.  I have one brother who is a freshman at Penn State.  We have a lot of dogs and chickens at home.  I'm planning to go to college for nursing.

 Employed at Somerton since: January 2024
CPR and First aid trained
Schools attended: Philadelphia Academy Charter High School & Pennsylvania Leadership 

Charter School.
Attending Northeast High School for senior year!
Personal: I practiced gymnastics from the age of 5 to 12. I played soccer for one year, basketball for two years, second year being varsity, and varsity lacrosse for 2 years. I attended somerton when I was 5 and fell in love, years later I am back here to help kids just like me learn gymnastics! My family life is supportive and active, much like the environment here at the gym. Outside of somerton I tutor young kids from grades 6-10 in math, english and social studies and I take part in community service/charity fundraisers. I am most interested in spending my time helping girls and boys learn and grow with gymnastics. 

Employed since January 2024

Red Cross CPR Trained

Attended Rush Arts High School for Dance    Graduated in 2019

Degree in Health Science     Graduated 2022

I was a dancer from the time I was 18 months 

until I graduated high school. I found my

love for teaching when I helped teach at my 

dance studio.   I love watching my students achieve their goals and watch them grow. 

Outside of coaching, I enjoy going for walks 

and spending time with my family.

I have been the Somerton Gymnastics Office Manager for twenty years.   I started here as a

gymnast parent enjoying classes with my daughter. She moved to the competitive team and

progressed throughout her training to receive a college scholarship. My family traveled to

competitions and supported the team on the east coast, Texas, Arizona and even Puerto Rico! 

I returned to class gymnastics with my two grandchildren of my oldest daughter and enjoyed the sport all over again. My interaction with the children stopping in the office is the best part of my job! I love reading, going the beach, restaurants and extended family celebrations.