
Kristen Shaw
Owner |
I’ve been
involved in gymnastics for 23 years either competing
or coaching. I have a degree in Exercise Science
from the University of Arkansas, where I was also a
cheerleader for the Razorbacks. Upward Bound
Gymnastics opened in September 2003 when I wanted to
provide a Christian environment for preschool and
recreational gymnasts. I am a Professional Member
and Safety Certified through USA Gymnastics. My
husband and I are also in full time ministry at New
Life Ranch where he is the Director of Ministries.
We also fill our time raising 2 children. I am
blessed to be in Siloam Springs offering a program
to you and your family.
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Greg Eiland |
My name is Greg Eiland. I have been coaching for about
20 years. Gymnastics has always been a part of my life,
ever since I could stand on my head in front of the T.V.
My wife and I have 2 daughters and love living in Siloam
Springs! I’m glad to now be teaching at Upward Bound so
the kids can learn to “do as I say, not as I 'did'."
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Meagan Elge |
My name is Miss Meagan Elge and I am from Nebraska.
I am a Senior at JBU studying public relations. I
took gymnastics for 14 years and cheered for 3 years.
I absolutely love the style of Upward Bound and love
teaching your kids! |

Emily Gilbert |
Hi!
My name is Emily Gilbert and I am a Junior studying
Public Relations at JBU. I took gymnastics until I was
in 6th grade, reaching level 5. At that point my
interest moved toward cheerleading. I cheered
competitively at my middle school and high school in Sulphur
Springs, Texas. I love being a part of Upward-Bound
and its mission. Helping the students with gymnastics
brings me so much joy; I'm thankful for this outlet.
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Meghan Glenn |
Hey,
I'm Meghan Glenn. I started Gymnastics
when I was 4 and have been doing it ever since then. I
was a cheerleader for our home school basketball team when I
was 8 and kept up with that until I was 11. When I was
13 I started Competition cheerleading and I competed for the
Northwest Arkansas Stars and for PCA (Power Cheer Athletics)
and I did that until I was 15. I started going to
Upward Bound when they started it in 2003. I love
Gymnastics! It has been an awesome part of my life and I
think it's an awesome sport |

Gretchen Gunter |
My
name is Gretchen Gunter. I am a Sophomore at John Brown
University studying Journalism and Spanish. When I was
younger, I was in gymnastics and cheerleading. I love
kids and I love Upward Bound!
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Erica Hill |
My name is Erica Hill. I started taking gymnastics in the 4th
grade and I am still tumbling with my cheerleading
squad. I started cheerleading in the 8th grade and am
on the varsity squad this year.
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Beth Huggins |
Hi! My name is Beth Huggins. I am a Senior at Watts
High School. I took gymnastics when I was younger and
absolutely love working with kids! |

Kate Huggins |
Hi,
I'm Kate Huggins, and I'm a Sophomore at NSU in Tahlequah. I started
gymnastics when I was in the second grade and continued
until the ninth grade. I kept up with tumbling through
cheerleading. This is my 6th year to be a cheerleader at
Watts High School. I love gymnastics and am so glad to
still be a part of it! |

Jennifer Jackson |
Hello! My name
is Jennifer Jackson. I grew up in Siloam Springs and am
currently a Senior at John Brown University. I am
majoring in Intercultural Studies and minoring in Graphic
Design. I took gymnastics for 3 years when I was
younger. Now I continue to love learning and teaching
this sport. I am excited about working with your
children through Upward Bound Gymnastics!
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Britney Kerns |
My name is Britney Kerns and I am
a Junior at John Brown University studying elementary
education. I took gymnastics for 4 years and I am
excited about working with the children here at Upward
Bound. |

Megan Lavey |
My name is Megan
Lavey and I am a sophomore at Siloam Springs High
School. I have been doing gymnastics since I was
two and I haven't stopped yet!! I love working
with the kids at Upward Bound!
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Brooke Scarbourgh |
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Leslie Self |
My
name is Leslie Self and I grew up in Southaven, Mississippi.
I moved to Siloam Springs in May of 2004 and started
working at Upward Bound in October of 2005. I've been
involved with gymnastics since the 7th grade and started
competitive cheerleading in the 8th grade. I am
currently a freshman at NWACC working on my degree in early
childhood education. I love working with kids; They are so
much fun!
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Emily Watson |
Hey, my name is Emily
Watson, and I am from Miami, Oklahoma. Right now
I am a Sophomore Biology major at JBU. I began
gymnastics when I was five, but stopped taking after the
sixth grade. I love working with kids and am so excited
about coaching at Upward Bound.
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Michelle Winters |
Hi My name is
Michelle Winters. I am going to be attending NWACC
in the fall. I did gymnastics when I was younger and took
tumbling classes when I was in the 7th and 8th grade. I also
cheered for 4 1/2 years.
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