All Team Instructors are USAG Professional members and are: 1. Safety Certified 2. SafeSport Certified 3. Background checked through USAG 4. Certified in Fundamentals of Gymnastics Training (U100 Course)
All of our instructors ensure a safe environment for our students. All instructors have a gymnastics or cheer background and love teaching kids. At Island Gymnastics, we take our jobs very seriously and we make it our number priority to keep kids safe and make sure they are learning and having fun!
"Gymnastics taught me everything – life lessons, responsibility and discipline and respect." - Shawn Johnson
Meet Our Instructors
Rita Rita was a gymnast herself and participated in a variety of sports such as gymnastics, tennis, and track from a young age and throughout college. Rita is a gymnastics coach and a gymnastics judge with over ten 10 years of experience. Rita has managed Island Gymnastics since 2019 and now owns our wonderful family-run gym. She is Safety certified, SafeSport Certified, USAG Background Checked and Certified in Fundamentals of Gymnastics Training. "I love coaching kids and I love gymnastics, this is the job I've always dreamed about, its truly exhausting in the best way possible."
Noelle Noelle was an exceptional gymnast for over 15 years and progressed all the way to the Elite level. She competed as a Level 10 gymnast who qualified and competed in several USA National Championships herself and was state and regional floor champion. Noelle has been coaching gymnastics for over five years. She coaches our Development team athletes for levels 2,3,4,and 6. She is Safety certified, SafeSport Certified, USAG Background Checked and Certified in Fundamentals of Gymnastics Training. Noelle hopes to own and operate multiple businesses in the future. "I love working with kids and teaching them gymnastics, I want to help children grow confidence through empowerment! Island is a safe space for all kids to feel free to express themselves and learn and have fun!
Sarah Sarah Gladu was a successful level 8/9 gymnast. She is also an experienced dancer which can help our girls master many dance elements in both floor and balance beam events. Sarah is also one of our choreographers. She coaches our Development team athletes for levels 2,3,4,and 6. Sarah is planning on becoming a physical therapist assistant. She is Safety certified, SafeSport Certified, USAG Background Checked and Certified in Fundamentals of Gymnastics Training. "I've done 15 years of gymnastics, 3 years of dance, coached gymnastics for about 6 years and taught acro dance for about 3 years"
Heather Heather is a certified and trained gymnastics team coach and competed as a gymnast herself. Now Heather is an Xcel coach for the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. She is Safety certified, SafeSport Certified, USAG Background Checked and Certified in Fundamentals of Gymnastics Training. Heather is a Mom to small children and a middle school teacher.
Jenni Jenni is a new Cheer coach for our island Gymnastics All Stars Team. Jenni is an experienced cheer coach who is brave, determined and loves coaching cheerleading. Jenni is very organized and has to be since she is a mom of five. Jenni adds genuine excitement and brightness to our gym!
Emily Emily is a very hardworking a dedicated member of the Island Gymnastics staff. She teaches the Xcel gymnastics team at Island Gymnastics as well instructs gymnastics classes. Emily has a background in competitive gymnastics as well as dance.
Ali Lead Advanced class instructor, Tumbling and Cheer prep & Gymnastics Team Coach! Ali is a current college student who was a competitive gymnast as well as a highly competitive cheerleader.
Ben "Mr. Dude" - Ninja Instructor and gymnastics class assistant instructor
Christina- Lead Ninja & Birthday Party Instructor
Paul - Lead Ninja instructor
Dana - New Beginners Lead instructor, office assistant
Jacie- New Beginners Lead instructor, office assistant.
Amber - Mini and Mighty Monkeys Lead instructor
Maria - Mini and Mighty Monkeys, New Beginners Instructor
Nora - Beginner & Advanced class Lead instructor
McKenna - New Beginners, Beginners, Tumbling, Cheer Tumbling instructor
Ravyn - Beginner/Intermediate, New Beginners, Tumbling, Mini/Mighty Monkeys instructor
Riley - New Beginners, Mini and Mighty Monkeys instructor
Mike - Part Owner of Island Gymnastics and awesome ninja instructor in his spare time!
Austin AKA "Dr. Professor Austin" - Office Organizer, Island Gymnastics photographer, and Ninja assistant instructor
