CheerWorkShop: Staff
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Our Staff has well over 40 years experience in cheer, tumbling, stunting, and dance!
We offer TOP QUALITY instruction at a price that YOU can afford. We strive to meet your child's needs WHERE THEY ARE (beginner through advanced), and put forth our greatest effort to improve their skills!!!
“As co-owners of CheerWorkShop, it is our duty to ensure YOUR satisfaction. We will strive to get to know each member and his/her skill level in an effort to best serve them. CheerWorkShop is not just a gym for us, it is a ministry. We seek to enlighten, encourage, and instill positive character qualities in all of our members in an effort to equip them with the skills to lead their BEST LIFE now and in the future!”
Alishia M. Hankerson, Co-Founder/Coach: Alishia has an extensive background in cheerleading and has had cheerleading and tumbling as a part of life for over 30 years. She is USASF certified as a tumbling instructor through Level 3. She is a former Hamilton High School graduate and cheerleader and a recipient of the International Cheerleading Foundation's All-American Cheerleader Award. She has a passion for cheerleading and aims to uplift the members in all facets of their lives. Alishia has been formally coaching cheerleading for 6 years (informally - over 10 years), with the start of her coaching career at Hamilton Little Blue, a local youth organization. She is a true champion in coaching, as she has a way of bringing the best out of everyone she coaches. Alishia coaches the Youth Level 2 All Star squad, and is known as the "Critique Master" of CWS.
Sheryl D. Ripley, Co-Founder/Coach: Sheryl has an extensive background in cheerleading and tumbling, which encompasses over 25 years of cheer and tumbling experience. She is USASF certified as a tumbling instructor through Level 4. She is a former Hamilton High School graduate and cheerleader; a two year recipient of the International Cheerleading Foundation's All-American Cheerleader Award, and has collegiate cheer experience from the University of Louisville. She has a strong choreography background in both cheer and dance; and also in music arrangement. Sheryl has been coaching cheerleading formally for 5 years (informally for 8 years). She began coaching at Hamilton Little Blue and then went on to coach in Junior High School at two local schools in the area. Sheryl shares the passion of cheerleading with her sister, Alishia, and consistently aims to do all that is necessary to assist each member to reach his/her fullest potential. Sheryl coaches the Junior Level 3 All Star squad.
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Our Staff shares in our vision. The CheerWorkShop/CWS Saints Family includes:
ALL STAR CHEER COACHES
Elizabeth Brown: Junior Level 3 All Star Cheer Coach/Tumbling Instructor - USASF certified for tumbling through Level 5. A former Hamilton High School graduate and cheerleader, Northern KY University cheerleader, AmeriCheer Instructor and recipient of the All-Star Cheerleader award, Liz brings stunting experience and over 15 years of cheer and tumbling experience to CWS. Liz is a dedicated & committed cheer coach and a tremendous asset to CWS.
Kim Lutz: Tiny/Mini Level 1 All Star Cheer Coach/Tumbling Instructor - USASF certified through Level 4, Kim's knowledge of stunting and tumbling has been greatly appreciated by CWS. Kim's patience and work ethic is exemplary when working with our little ones. She is a wonderful asset to the gym.
Julian Hutchinson: Senior Level 4 All Star Cheer Coach/Tumbling Instructor - USASF certified for tumbling through Level 6. Former Cheer Coach of MTV’s MADE Reality Show, Julian also was a four year cheerleader for Miami University, Oxford. Julian brings extensive experience in stunting, tumbling, cheer, choreography, and music arrangement to CWS. He is also a former Cheer Coach for a Maryland based All-Star gym, a former COA Cheer/Camp Instructor, and a certified competition cheer judge. Julian's passion for cheerleading and tumbling springs forth in his sense of humor and outgoing personality.
Nathan Miller: Youth Level 2 All Star Cheer Coach/Tumbling Instructor - USASF certified through Level 3. Nathan was a four year college cheerleader for Miami University, Oxford. Nathan brings phenomenal stunting experience and cheer and tumbling experience to CWS. He was also a COA Cheer/Camp Instructor and appeared on MTV's MADE Reality Show. Nathan has a passion for cheerleading and tumbling. His attention to detail and his attitude of service is welcomed by CWS.
Alexia McIntyre: Youth Level 2 Jr. Assistant All Star Cheer Coach - Youth Level 2. A choreographer in the making, Lexi is a true ALL STAR and Level 5+ tumbler. She choreographs routines for our Youth Level 2 squad and is a member of both the Junior Level 3 and Senior Level 4 squads. Lexi is one of a kind. Her cheer performances are inspiring, as is her attitude, and she works very well with our younger athletes.
Emily Lutz: Tiny/Mini Level 1 Jr. Assistant All Star Cheer Coach - Tiny/Mini Level 1. A wonderful future head cheer coach. Em is a Level 5 tumbler and is very talented in cheer and tumbling. She's a member of both the Senior Level 4 squad and the SR Hip Hop squad and does a phenomenal job on both squads. Em choreographs routines for our Tiny/Mini Level 1 squad and she works very well with our little ones.
Bethan Walsh: Tiny/Mini Level 1 Jr. Assistant All Star Cheer Coach - Tiny/Mini Level 1. Bethan is new to the CWS family and we are very happy to have her! Also a Level 5 tumbler, Bethan is very talented in cheer and tumbling. Her vibrant personality is one of a kind! Bethan can also be found showcasing her wide array of talents on the Senior Level 4 squad. Bethan is an awesome cheerleader and does a fabulous job with our little ones.HIP HOP DANCE COACHES
Keairra Lathan: SR Hip-Hop Dance Coach - KeKe brings flava and style to the hip-hop dance experience at CWS. This is KeKe's 1st season with us and we are very pleased to have her as a part of our CWS family!
Dominique Harris: YTH Hip-Hop Dance Coach - Better known as Nique, she brings true hip-hop to the CWS Saints hip hop dance program. Nique has performed live on BET's 106 & Park and has a true gift of hip hop choreography. She is currently a Varsity cheerleader for Hamilton High School and is a welcomed and wonderful addition to our CWS family!
TUMBLING INSTRUCTORS
Todd Lutz: Tumbling Instructor – USASF certified through Level 6. Former US Olympic Gymnast Instructor, Todd brings extensive experience in tumbling technique and form to CWS. His instruction method's have developed beautiful and precise form to the CWS All Star cheer squad's tumbling abilities. Todd still throws a double full twisting layout when he's in the gym!Charisse Ponder: Tumbling Instructor – USASF certified through Level 4. Charisse is a new addition to our family this season. She is a motivated instructor and aims to be the best she can be at whatever she does. Charisse is very personable and has a true passion for cheerleading and tumbling. We are very happy to have her join our family.
Destany Ripley: Jr. Assistant Tumbling Instructor. She may be little, but she's mighty. Also known as Shantelle or Shannie, she can be found assisting tumbling instruction classes for our Tiny and Mini athletes when she's not power tumbling for the Youth Level 2 and Junior Level 3 squads. She also struts her stuff on the Youth Hip Hop squad! Shantelle is a Level 3/4 tumbler, an excellent cheerleader and a wonderful asset to our CWS program.
Kelsie Waits: Jr. Assistant Tumbling Instructor. Kelsie is the "strength" of our Senior Level 4 squad! She can lift just about anyone and does an awesome job at it. Kelsie also gives 100% on the SR Hip Hop squad, with her outrageous facials and leadership abilities! Kelsie assists with tumbling instruction and works very well with our beginning and intermediate tumblers. She is a Level 3/4 tumbler and is consistently motivated to uphold the tradition of quality instruction at CWS, and is a wonderful addition to our staff.
SUPPORT STAFF
Fundraising Team/Funding Committee: Bev Mohring & Kim WalshReceptionist Team: Michelle Tubbs, Nikki Taylor, Tamica Ross, Taia Dennie & (subs) LaToya Caver/Ronda Lane
Cassandra Smiley: Purchasing Manager
Ronda Lane: Communications & Advertising Coordinator
Ann Jordan: Facilities Manager
Allen Lampley: Maintenance Manager
Donald Ripley: IT Services
David Hankerson: Sound Engineer
Shannon Waldroff: Photographer
