SOMERTON COACHES

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 Owner/Head Coach Somerton Gymnastics 

1993 – 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.