Our Wonderful Staff

Co-Director of Flagstaff Preschool

Chief Operator of Flagstaff Gymnastics

 Hi, my name is Shawna. I have been living in Flagstaff since I was three years old. This community has been my home for so long, and I feel blessed to be able to give back to it. I started gymnastics at the age of two and trained at Flagstaff Gymnastics up to level 8. I am a two-time Arizona State Champion, first winning the overall title for level 5 in all age divisions and then winning Level 6 for my own age division. During summers, I enjoyed traveling and training at various camps across the country. Besides gymnastics, I pursued my love for dance with the Royal Academy of Dance and Tempe Dance Academy. I had the opportunity to dance with the Boston Ballet, the American Ballet Theater, the Malibu Ballet, and the RAD Ballet in Long Beach, CA. I was one of three in the nation to take the RAD's prestigious Solo Seal Examination. Despite all these accomplishments and training, my love for coaching is second only to my family. In 2011, my husband and I welcomed our first child, Jason, who has been a wonderful blessing and has deepened my love for children. I am fortunate to pursue my dream of working with children. I am passionate about inspiring young minds and enjoy working with children. I began coaching in 2005 and fell in love with working with preschoolers. With seven years of experience working with children, I cherish every moment of it. God gave me a dream of starting a Christian preschool in Flagstaff that provides a foundation of Biblical Truths to shape children's lives. In 2010, I helped fulfill this dream by assisting in founding Flagstaff Christian Preschool. Since then, I have been blessed with two more beautiful boys, Troy and Ethan, further fueling my love and passion for working with children. 

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Language and Literacy  
 

 Hi, my name is Yazmin, and I'm from Flagstaff, AZ. From a young age, I've always had a dream of becoming a teacher. I started my journey by studying elementary mathematics at Coconino Community College. After getting married in 2011, I took a break from school, and in 2016, I became a mom to a wonderful little boy.  Some of my friends who worked in a preschool setting encouraged me to give it a try. I absolutely loved working with 3-5-year-olds, and it inspired me to head back to school. I'm proud to say that I graduated from Central Arizona College with honors, earning my associate degree in early childhood education.  Throughout my teaching career, I've pursued additional training and became a coach in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, focusing on creating a safe and supportive environment for children. I also hold Child Care Certifications, including Administering Medication, Crisis Management, CPR/First Aid, and Child Abuse awareness.  I'm passionate about providing a nurturing and secure learning space for children, and I'm excited to continue making a positive impact in their lives. 

Gymnastics Coach

 My name is Bria, and I grew up in Iowa and Gilbert, Arizona. I love hiking, swing dancing, playing volleyball, hanging out with my friends, and, of course, cuddling with my two dogs! 

I have always had a passion for fitness since I was young, participating in nearly every sport imaginable, including gymnastics for seven years.  I attended Northern Arizona University (NAU), where I graduated with a BS degree in Exercise Physiology, along with a minor in Nutrition and an emphasis on Physical Education. However, I didn't realize I wanted to be a teacher until my junior year of college. Since then, I have student-taught at three different elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school here in Flagstaff. Additionally, I have taught two weight training summer camps in Phoenix.

This is my second year at Flagstaff Christian Preschool, and I absolutely love it! I enjoy teaching the kids gymnastics and watching them learn something new. It makes me really happy to see their excitement! 

Art and Language: Admin Assistant 

 Hey there, I'm Sarah! I've always been passionate about art, music, and teaching. I grew up in Chile, Utah, and Nevada, and I recently made the move to Flagstaff, which I absolutely adore. I graduated from Las Vegas High School of the Performing Arts with a degree in music performance. 

Working with kids, particularly preschoolers, has always been my calling. Being the oldest of six kids in a big family, my love for helping children grow and learn comes naturally.  I'm beyond excited to work with your kids and be part of their growth and learning journey! 

Gymnastics Coach

My name is Luke.  I grew up in Tucson and have always loved family activities, being in nature, and practicing gymnastics. My Christian faith guides my life, and I enjoy being involved in youth ministries, especially with middle schoolers. I have been coaching gymnastics or parkour for five years. 

Gymnastics Coach

 Hi, I'm Rylee! I'm a sophomore at Northern Arizona University majoring in Strategic Communications. I'm from Scottsdale, Arizona, and I started gymnastics when I was 6 years old at Scottsdale Gymnastics. I continued on to compete in high school cheerleading at Saguaro High School. 

Physical Activity and Gymnastics Coach

 
USA Gymnastics Certified Instructor

CPR and First Aid Certified

Course instruction from USA Gymnastics University and USA Gymnastics National Congress

Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction

Child Care Certificates

Communicable Disease Prevention in Child Care

Keeping Our Children Safe

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Safe Sleep

Understanding Child Abuse

Traveling with Precious Cargo