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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.
LeaElla Patterson Office Manager
Emily Congdon	Hi, my name is Emily Congdon. I am a newlywed finishing up my senior year at JBU. I started gymnastics when I was five years old and continued until seventh grade. Gymnastics and children are both passions of mine so I am really excited to be coaching at Upward Bound
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!
Leiah Eubanks	Hi, my name is Leiah Eubanks and I am from Garland, Texas. This year I am a Junior at John Brown University and majoring in Family and Human Services. Someday I would love to work with families and children. I was interested in working at Upward Bound Gymnastics because I love working with children and I have some background in gymnastics and cheerleading. I took gymnastics for about two years when I was younger and I cheered in high school for four years. I'm super excited for this semester though and to be able to work with children. My biggest goal for this semester is that each child will learn how to do something new, but mostly that they have so much fun here at Upward Bound.
Dana Glass	Hi everyone! My name is Dana Glass. I am married and have 3 daughters who have all been involved in gymnastics on some level. I grew in Fayetteville where I started doing gymnastics at age 6. I started competing when I was 9 and competed through junior high school. I also cheered and danced through school. My five year old started kindergarten this year so I am now back in the gym doing what I love...GYMNASTICS!
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!
Brittney Havens	I am Brittney Havens, a junior at JBU, from Dallas, Tx. I am majoring in Middle School Education, and plan on teaching 8th grade English and History. I participated in gymnastics in elementary school and cheerleading in high school. I absolutely love the wonderful opportunity to work with kids and minister to them through the super fun activity of gymnastics!!
Laura Hoffman	My name is Laura Hoffman. I am a senior at Siloam Springs High School. I was involved in gymnastics for nine years and stopped after ninth grade as a competitive gymnast. I have also competed on the Siloam Springs competitive cheer squad. I love Upward bound and working with all the kids!
Laura Owen	Hello! My name is Laura Owen. I am a sophomore at John Brown University. I was involved in competitive gymnastics up until 6th grade. I love the sport and I love working with kids, so I am very excited to be involved in Upward Bound Gymnastics!
Brooke Scarbourgh	My name is Brooke Scarbrough and I am a senior at Siloam Springs High School. I have taken gymnastics classes since I was 4 years old and have loved the sport. Now I am a competitive cheerleader on our school squad. Upward Bound is such a positive environment and I am very excited to get to work with the kids here!
Shannon Thomas	Hi! My name is Shannon Thomas! I’m from Fayetteville, Arkansas. I currently go to John Brown University and major in sports medicine. I absolutely love anything to do with gymnastics and cheerleading! I did gymnastics for 6 years and then did school cheerleading for 5 years and competitive cheerleading for 4 years. I even coached my own squad for a year at a local gym. I love kids and I love the opportunity to teach them the skills they need to learn to become better gymnasts.
Kate Varner	Hi, I'm Kate Varner, a newly wed and a Junior 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!
Rachel Watson	Hi, my name is Rachel Watson. Emily Congdon is my newlywed sister. My sister and I both share a passion for gymnastics and children so I am really excited to be 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.