Class Instructors

OUR VISION

At Cincinnati Gymnastics we are determined to provide every child, regardless of their ability, with high quality gymnastics instruction. Their relationship with us will help them develop character and gain confidence as well as gymnastics skills. The success of Cincinnati Gymnastics will be measured by this growth in the children whose lives we touch.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Phil. 4:13

 

 


CINCINNATI GYMNASTICS STAFF:


Abby Adu

I am currently a first year law student at University of Cincinnati college of law.  I was a competitive gymnast for 10 years in my hometown of Mount Vernon, OH. I have been coaching for 6 years now, and I am so happy to be teaching rec at CGA!

Lydia Burnett

I come from a family from different parts of the world: Jamaica, West Virginia, Cuba, ect. This will be my 12th year on the Competitive Team @ CGA. I want to major in Psychology when I go to college.

Avery Carroll

I have been gymnastics for almost 4 years at CGA. I am currently on the Xcel Gold team and I love to spend time with my teammates. Meet week is my favorite and I love the energy of my team.

Elizabeth Colonel

Hello! My name is Elizabeth Colonel. I’m 18 years old and I just began working here at CGA.
However, I was a gymnast here most of my childhood. I recently graduated high school back in
May, 2023 and I am currently at Miami Hamilton majoring in nursing! Even though I love all the
events, beam is my favorite. Super excited for what’s to come!

Sarah Day

Gymnastics has always been a part of Sarah’s life. She was a competitive gymnast for 12 years and went on to cheer in college. She grew up in a gym owned by her parents where she began her love of coaching. Sarah has coached gymnastics for over 16 years now, and has been at CGA for over 5 years. Sarah is the Preschool Director, Pre team head coach, and coaches out Xcel team as well. When not in the gym, Sarah and her Husband enjoy going on adventures.

 

Macy Eastham

I have been coming to CGA since I was 7 years old. I go to Fairfield High School. I currently do gymnastics in the Xcel program at CGA. 


Bri Forney

I was a gymnast at CGA from 2000-2004. In 2011, I moved to Columbus to study English Literature and Creative Writing at The Ohio State University. I joined the OSU rec trampoline and tumbling team, The Sundial Humor Magazine, and Alpha Chi Omega. After graduating in 2014, I moved to San Francisco where I taught gymnastics at AcroSports and took classes in aerial silks and contortion. I then moved back to Columbus where I coached at Buckeye Gymnastics for 8 years. Now I’m back home at CGA and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Carly Johnson

Instructor

Carly has lived in Cincinnati her whole life. When she was 9, she started taking lessons at CGA with her sister, being inspired to, after watching the summer olympics. She competed at 3 level, doing well on her favorite events, beam and bars. After stopping gymnastics a few years later, Carly continued to take the skills and life lessons she learned at CGA applying them to everyday life, while constantly trying to teach any friends who would listen, how to do handstands and cartwheels. Carly loves teaching and is so happy to be back at CGA.

Caroline Kellogg

I was a competitive gymnast at CGA for 9 years. I recently graduated from Kent State University where I was on the club gymnastics team and coached classes at a nearby gym. I am so happy to be back at CGA! You will find me teaching classes and coaching Xcel.

Teagan Lanterman

I play Lacrosse for my school. My sister is a member of the competitive team here at CGA. I also used to be a Level 8 gymnast here at CGA but had to quit due to an injury. I have 4 dogs at home and a brother and a sister and after school I want to be an orthodontist.

Niya Lee

I am a gymnast at CGA on the Xcel Gold team. This is my third season at CGA doing gymnastics. I Love to be with my family, friends, and at the gym. I am an 8th grader at Plains Jr. High. I’m excited to meet lots of new people.

Shanese Lee

 I have 3 daughters, two of them are gymnasts here at CGA, Level 3 and Xcel 2. My oldest daughter is a freshman at UC. When I’m not at the gym I love doing anything sports related. I also enjoy gardening and DIY projects.  

Grayson Noteman

My sister did gymnastics for 12 years and I followed her to every meet. I am a student at the University of Cincinnati.

Zoey Ostdiek

I am a Level 7 gymnast here at CGA. I am in the ninth grade. I have been doing gymnastics since I was 1 year old and I have been at CGA since I was 2. I care for my friends and family and ope one day I can become a physical therapist.

Eli Schurgast

I am a gymnast at CGA. I love teaching and inspiring kids. I am homeschooled. I love to read. I have an old doggy named Abby.

Ashley Shearer

I am a Reading Intervention Teacher and work with Kindergarten – 6th grade. I have 2 kids, Maeley and Graham. Maeley is on the Pre-Team here at CGA. I love to do Yoga, read, and swim. I have coached cheer and tumbling for over 21 years.

Leah Simpson

I am a Level 8 gymnast and I have been at CGA for 6 years. I love my family, friends, and spending time with them is always fun! I love being around kids and watching them grow as gymnasts while having fun!

Delaney Sealy

I am a current gymnast at CGA. I have done gymnastics for 13 years. I love working with kids and hope to inspire them to love gymnastics as much as I do!

Skylar Snyder

I am a Level 8 gymnast here at CGA. I have been a gymnast for 11 years. I have been around kids my entire life. I just love their unique personalities and smiling faces.

Gracen Standley

Hometown:  Indian Hill, Ohio
Work Experience:  1 year coaching xcel 2 and classes
Levels coached:  xcel 1 and 2 along with recreational classes
Favorite event to coach:  Bars 🙂

Hailey Sundbye

I am a Level 7 gymnast here at CGA. I have been doing gymnastics for 13 years.I am a cheerleader at East Central High School. I have been teaching gymnastics for 10 months. When I graduate from High School I am going to cosmetology school to become a Bridal Hair Stylist. I have been doing show choir for 5 years.

Hailey Wiktorowski

I am a Level 8 gymnast here at CGA. I have done gymnastics for 12 years. I attend Mason High School I have a twin sister Ms. Katie.

Katie Wiktorowski

I am a Level 8 gymnast at CGA. I have done gymnastics for 11 years now. I attend William Mason High School.