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Our Staff |
 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. |
 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'." |
 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!
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 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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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. |
 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!
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 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! |
 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. |
 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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