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Name: Caesar Riotus ( Rye-a-tus) - additional info here
Job: Public Relations
Certifications: Obedience Trained; doesn't shed, hypo-allergenic, particularly good with children 
Personal Experience/Education: Beg. Int., and Adv. obedience, Beg. and Int. and Adv. agility, AKC Canine Good Citizen Award, Prep School, and Rally-O (See Certificates HERE)
Personal Info: Is a therapy dog at Texas Children's Hospital and is in the Paw & Order, Special Dog Unit (SDU) at the D.A.'s Office and at the Children's Assessment Center.
Favorite Color: Colorblind?
Favorite Movie: Cats & Dogs
Hobbies: Jumping over kids and running as fast as I can
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: All the space to play in and all the attention I get from kids and parents. |
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Name: Carly
Job: Owner (MORE)
Certifications: USAG Pro Member, USAG Safety Cert., CPR, First Aid, Meet Directors Certification
Personal Experience/Education: B.A. International Studies, University of St. Thomas; 29 years coaching experience.
Personal Info: Has traveled in over 30 countries, bi-lingual (Spanish)
Favorite Color: I love the color green
Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings
Hobbies: Training my dog Caesar, book club, travel
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The daily challenges that make me a wiser and better person. |
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Name: Amy C.
Job: Camp Director, Preschool & Girls rec coach, Front Desk
Certifications:CPR/ First Aid
Personal Experience/Education: Graduated from University of Redlands, have been coaching for 7 years, competitive gymnast for 5 years
Personal Info: I was born and raised in Houston and have a fish named Alice
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie: Benny & Joon
Hobbies: Tumbling, swing dancing, and collecting pennies
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: I love that we offer gymnastics, tumbling, dance and fitness for all ages in one building! |
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Name: Anne D.
Job: Dance Instructor, Front Desk Manager
Certifications: CPR an First Aid
Personal Experience/Education: BFA-Dance
Personal Info: Born in Houston... I have a dog named Kelly Gene. I have been dancing since I was 2.
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Movie: Singing in the Rain
Hobbies: Dancing, doing puzzles
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The Smiles |
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Name: Arturo C.
Job: Birthdays, PNO Director, Camp, Recreational Coach, Superhero coach, Hip Hop Instructor
Certifications: CPR and First Aid
Personal Experience/Education: High School Graduate
Personal Info: I Love playing soccer and dancing
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Movie: Happy Feet
Hobbies: Soccer, reading and dancing
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: I love to see the joy in a child's face when they come to class. |
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Name: Carlos R.
Job: Coach
Certifications:
Personal Experience/Education: Member of Sol y Luna Dance Co.
Personal Info:
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie:
Hobbies: Dancing, Playing music, Painting
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: I love my co-workers and working with the children.
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Name: Carrie M.
Job: Recreational Director, Front Desk, Hip Hop Coach,Gymnastics Coach
Certifications: CPR and First Aid Certified
Personal Experience/Education: Currently pursuing a degree in the Arts, 18 years gymnastics experience, former Elite level gymnast, member, attended LSU on a full ride gymnastics scholarship, Rockets Dancer, Former mascot for WNBA
Personal Info: I have one son, Brooks- the love of my life
Favorite Color: Pink and Green
Favorite Movie: Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Hobbies: I love to cook, sing, dance, shop, make tutus, and spend time with my family
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The people I work with.
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Name: Chad C.
Job: Gymnastics Coach
Certifications:
Personal Experience/Education: BA- Stephen F. Austin State University/Paralegal
Personal Info: Fitness Trainer, Fitness Model
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie: Make it or Break it!
Hobbies: Gymnastics, Fitness, Weight Lifting
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: All the wonderful gymnastics coaches and staff.
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Name: Costela M
Job: Girls Team Head Coach
Certifications: Graduated Magna Cum Laudae from the Romanian National Institute for Physical Education and Sports with a Bachelor and Master degree in Physical Education and Gymnastics- Bucharest, Romania. Judge certification from the Romanian International Gymnastics Federation.
Personal Experience/Education: Produced top champions from the ground up in 3 countries: Romania, France, and U.S.A.
Personal Info: Born in Baia-Mare, Romania. I love my son Alex very much.
Favorite Color: Navy Blue
Favorite Movie: The Secret, A Chorus Line, Center Stage,The Tales of Hoffmann
Hobbies: Music: Andrea Bocelli, Yanni, Santana, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Scorpions.
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: Very impressed with how the recreational gymnastics program is run. The facility is excellent- very safe with great coaches.
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Name: Cristal B.
Job: Gymnastics Coach
Certifications: CPR
Personal Experience/Education: 3 years of college
Personal Info: I was born in Louisiana, am currently engaged, have 1 dog and love to draw.
Favorite Color: I like all colors
Favorite Movie: Superstar
Hobbies: Drawing, tumbling
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The staff. Everyone is very nice and I love the way the classes are done.
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Name: Cristina R
Job: Girls Team Coach
Certifications:
Personal Experience/Education: Bachelors in Physical Education and Athletics
Personal Info: I was born in Romania
Favorite Color: Pink and Purple
Favorite Movie:
Hobbies: Music, Dance
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The kids |
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Name: Dawn M.
Job: Gym General Manager, Skills Team Director, Fitness Director
Certifications: USAG Member, USAG Safety Certification, First Aid, Elementary Education Degree
Personal Experience/Education: 10 years of competitive gymnastics. Over 10 years of coaching. B.S. in Sports Management/Kinesiology from Texas A & M
Personal Info: I was born in Dallas. I am married and have two daughters- Madison and Morgan.
Favorite Color: Maroon
Favorite Movie: Anything that makes me laugh
Hobbies: Cooking
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: I am doing what I love and getting paid for it. I love the staff! |
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Name: Daniel
Job: Girls Team Coach and Manager, Girls recreational and preschool coach
Certifications: CPR and First Aid
Personal Experience/Education: 7 Years gymnastics, 4 years basketball, soccer, baseball and tennis
Personal Info: I was born in Houston and I love teaching
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie: Six-String Samurai
Hobbies:
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The fun environment, the other coaches and of course the kids. |
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Name: Elia R.
Job: Front Desk Manager
Certifications: CPR, First Aid
Personal Experience/Education: Success Institute of Business
Personal Info: I was born in Houston. I have 2 daughters and I love animals.
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Movie: Wizard of Oz, Lion King
Hobbies: Reading, Working on Puzzles
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: I love how the happiness of the kids make the environment a pleasant place to work. |
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Name: Emily P
Job: Camp and Birthday Party helper
Certifications: attends Lamar High School
Personal Experience/Education: 7 years of cheer experience
Personal Info: CPR
Favorite Color:
Favorite Movie:
Hobbies:
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: |
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Name: Erica M.
Job: preschool coach, camp, birthday party coach
Certifications:
Personal Experience/Education: University of Houston
Personal Info:
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Movie: Grease
Hobbies: Dancing, Gymnastics
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The fun environment |
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Name: Francisco
Job: Sales Manager
Certifications: USAG Safety, USAG Pro, CPR, First Aid, Fundamentals Certification
Personal Experience/Education: Instituto Regiomontano, Business Administration, Coaching at Discover Gymnastics
Personal Info: and raised in Mexico, now an American Citizen
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie: Ghost
Hobbies: Working out, swimming, scuba
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: Kids learning at a fun pace! Also being able to work with special needs kids. |
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Name: Gary D.
Job: Gymnastics and Tumbling Coach
Certifications:
Personal Experience/Education: I was born in Conroe TX, Raised in Alvin TX. I am married and have 2 kids.
Personal Info:
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Movie:
Hobbies: Antiques- I am a picker!
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics:
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Name: Haifa
Job: Girls Team Coach, Preschool, Girls Recreation, Camp, Birthday Parties, PNO
Certifications: CPR, Safety certification, First Aid,
Personal Experience/Education: Coaching Gymnastics since 1988. BA in Sport Education. Was the Jordanian National Gymnastics Team coach for girls under 12 from 2005-2008.
Personal Info: I was born in Iraq. I used to make hand made jewelry, acting, dancing and training in theater.
Favorite Color: Pink, White, Blue
Favorite Movie: Gone With the Wind
Hobbies: reading, writing and music
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The family atmosphere that makes me feel like home again. |
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Name: James
Job: Boys Recreational and Preschool Coach
Certifications: First Aid, CPR, Safety, Judges level 4-6, ACEP
Personal Experience/Education: Began coaching in 1991. I have coached Discovery through level 10. Took health classes at Texas Tech
Personal Info: Born in Costa Rica, I moved here in 1985
Favorite Color: Navy Blue
Favorite Movie: Any military
Hobbies: Spending time with friends, eating, working out and riding my motorcycle
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The overall professionalism o the gym. Great staff and friendly parents. |
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Name: Jessica G-F
Job: Front Desk Associate
Certifications:
Personal Experience/Education: University of Houston graduate, South Texas College of Law graduate
Personal Info: has lived in Houston all of her life and has 2 Chihuahua's
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Movie: anything comedy
Hobbies: reading, writing
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: It's a fun atmosphere and has great people. |
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Name: Joe R.
Job: Cheerleading Director, Tumbling Director, Recreational Coach
Certifications: First Aid
Personal Experience/Education: 8 years coaching experience
Personal Info: I enjoy music and DJ's
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Movie:
Hobbies: Painting
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: It's a great place to work. |
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Name: Juan J.
Job: Coach, Hip Hop Instructor
Certifications:
Personal Experience/Education: Studying Photography and Dance at U of H
Personal Info: I am a professional dancer and a circus artist.
Favorite Color:
Favorite Movie:
Hobbies: Making Music
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The environment. |
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Name: Juan M.
Job: Bday Parties, Camp, PNO, Fitness,
Certifications:
Personal Experience/Education: High School
Personal Info: I am a Pisces, I have 2 dogs and 2 cats, I play the piano and I speak Spanish
Favorite Color: Blue, Black and Yellow
Favorite Movie: Avatar, 2012, The Social Network, X-Men
Hobbies: Running, Drawing
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: It's an amazing place to have fun and have a great time.
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Name: Julie D.
Job: Discover Dance Director and instructor, Front Desk
Certifications: Master of Fine Arts Degree in Dance
Personal Experience/Education: Graduated in 2006 from Sam Houston State University. Over 25 years of dance experience.
Personal Info: I was born in Nevada and have lived in Southern California, Michigan and New Hampshire. Married and the proud Mother of Triplet GIRLS!
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Movie: Center Stage
Hobbies: Reading and Watching movies
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The friendly people. |
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Name: Katy F.
Job: Front Desk
Certifications:
Personal Experience/Education:
Personal Info:
Favorite Color:
Favorite Movie:
Hobbies: Playing with my kids, Soccer,Dance
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The incredible staff & coaches,fun and exciting atmosphere. |
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Name: Katy W.
Job: Dance instructor, recreational, preschool
Certifications:
Personal Experience/Education: Calhoun H.S. Sandette. Alamotion Dance Troupe, Sea World entertainer, UH Cougar Doll, U of H Modern Ensemble, Studying Dance at U of H
Personal Info: I am from Port Lavaca, TX. I lived in Austin, San Antonio and Houston since I graduated from High School. I love Cats, being outside, and I look forward to graduating college in 2012.
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Movie: Sweet Home Alabama, Runaway Bride
Hobbies: Dancing, Arts & Crafts, Boating, Running
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: From the first day of work, everyone was so nice and welcoming. I love being surrounded by great people. |
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Name: Kenny
Job: Discovery, Preschool Director
Certifications: PDP Level 1, CPR, First Aid, NASM Certified Personal Trainer.
Personal Experience/Education: I was born in upstate NY and most of my youth I was involved in Music and Theater as a young adult. I began to do Gymnastics in College and nothing else I have done since has given me as much joy and satisfaction. Personal Info: Coaching Gymnastics since 1983. I have taught nearly everything from Mom & Tot to girls Level 9 Competitive.
Favorite Color: Blue or Red
Favorite Movie:
Hobbies: Gymnastics, Figure Skating, Playing Piano & Guitar
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: Helping the kids learn in a safe and fun-filled environment. |
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Name: Keri C.
Job: Recreational & Preschool Coach/Administration, Leads our Special Needs Program
Certifications: CPR, First Aid
Personal Experience/Education: 12 years of Gymnastics, 4 yrs of Cheerleading, Senior at the University of Houston. Human Development and Family Studies major.
Personal Info: I have two labs named Dude and Jolee
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Movie: A league of their own, Shrek
Hobbies: I enjoy tennis, running, tumbling, yoga and volunteer work.
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: Working with children in a great atmosphere. |
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Name: Leila
Job: Dance Teacher
Certifications:
Personal Experience/Education: BFA in Dance from Sam Houston State University. Texas Teaching Certificate in Dance
Personal Info: I was born in Austin, TX. I started dancing when I was 2. I am married and have a daughter named Addison and a Boxer named Tucker. I was a High School Drill Team director for 6 years.
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Movie: Newsies
Hobbies: Dancing, Dancing & Dancing with my Daughter
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: Julie W.!!! |
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Name: Leslie J.
Job: Coach
Certifications: CPR
Personal Experience/Education: Competitive Cheerleader for 5 years
Personal Info: Born in LaGrange, TX. Married May 29, 2010. One dog, Eli
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Movie: The Little Mermaid
Hobbies: Cheer, Gymnastics
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The opportunity to teach children what I love! |
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Name: Leslie R.
Job: Front Desk, Preschool and Discover Coach
Certifications: First Aid, CPR
Personal Experience/Education: University of Houston (Go Coogs!)
Personal Info: Born in Dallas, Love to dance Salsa
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Movie: Aladdin
Hobbies: Playing Soccer, Arts & Crafts
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: All the friendly people! |
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Name: Luba M.
Job: Gymnastics Coach
Certifications:
Personal Experience/Education: 42 years of experience in Gymnastics. Masters degree in Physical Education and Gymnastics.
Personal Info: I have lived in Houston for 15 years. I was born in Bulgaria. I have 2 daughters, 2 grandsons and 2 rescue dogs.
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Movie: Blue Summer (A very old movie!)
Hobbies: Spending time with my family
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The atmosphere, people and Organization! |
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Name: Michelle S.
Job: Camp Helper, Front Desk
Certifications: CPR and First Aid
Personal Experience/Education: Student at Incarnate Word Academy (IWA)
Personal Info: 3 years of gymnastics experience
Favorite Color: Purple and Lime Green
Favorite Movie: Princess and the Frog
Hobbies: Swim team, reading, having fun
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: I love the experience and hearing the funny things the kids have to say. |
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Name: Mikaila T.
Job: Camp Coach, Preschool, PNO, Birthday Staff, Front Desk, Fitness, Dance
Certifications:
Personal Experience/Education: High school for the performing arts- Dance
Personal Info: I am a former Discover Gymnastics student and former cheerleader.
Favorite Color:
Favorite Movie: Beauty and the Beast, The Breakfast Club
Hobbies: Dance, reading, Cheerleading
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The enthusiasm in the child's face when they learn a new skill and knowing I helped that happen. |
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Name: Nicole
Job: Pro shop Manager, Web Content Director
Certifications: CPR and First Aid
Personal Experience/Education: Degree in Psychology with a minor in child development from California State University, Chico. I was a kindergarten and Pre-k teacher for 7 years.
Personal Info: Born and raised in California, over 18 years experience coaching gymnastics. I have a wonderful husband and a beautiful daughter.
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Movie: Sweet Home Alabama
Hobbies: Reading, dancing, spending time with my Husband and Daughter
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: I love helping the families and watching the kids light up when they learn new skills and are having fun! |
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Name: Ogi
Job: Recreational Coach, Boys Team Head Coach
Certifications: CPR and First Aid
Personal Experience/Education: BS in Education, Specialization in Artistic Gymnastics. Bulgarian National Champion 1977
Personal Info: Born in Varna, Bulgaria. Member of the Bulgarian Olympic Team
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie: Bridge over the River Kwai
Hobbies: Fishing
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: My students and the other coaches. |
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Name: Paige A.
Job: Camp Helper
Personal Experience/Education: NCA All American Cheerleader, Houston Christian High School
Favorite Color: Pink
Hobbies: Cheer, Dance
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: Discover not only teaches gymnastics, it teaches kids discipline and confidence that promotes growth through adulthood in all fields. |
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Name: Payge T.
Job: Summer Camp Helper
Certifications: First Aid
Personal Experience/Education: Attends St. Pius X
Personal Info: I have 2 younger brothers and 3 dogs. I love being around people and sports.
Favorite Color: Pink/Aqua
Favorite Movie: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Hobbies: being with friends & family, sports, going to the lake
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The friendly environment, everyone makes me feel so welcome! |
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Name: Richard C.
Job: Birthday Parties, Camp, Superhero, Fitness and PNO
Certifications: CPR, First Aid
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Movie: Step Up 2, Avatar
Hobbies: Dancing and soccer
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: The staff and the kids. |
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Name: Staci B.
Job: Ancillary Coach, Birthday Parties
Certifications:
Personal Experience/Education: University of Houston- Biology Major
Personal Info: I was born in Knoxville, TN. I have one dog names Timberland
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Hobbies: Reading, going to the movies, going to football games
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: Tumbling Classes |
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Name: Sydney T.
Job: Preschool & Fitness Coach, Front Desk
Certifications: CPR and First Aid Certified
Personal Experience/Education: Studying Kinesiology at U of H
Personal Info: I am Texas and have a fish named "Akoola" which is Russian for Shark.
Favorite Color: Orange!
Favorite Movie: Pride & Predjudice, Burlesque
Hobbies: Basketball, working out, reading & writing
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: I used to work at a coffee house and felt cooped up behind the counter. Now I can release my inner child especially doing preschool and fitness.
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Name: Viviana
Job: Preschool and Recreational Coach, Birthday Party Coordinator, Parent’s Night Out, Camp, Front Desk
Certifications: CPR, First Aid
Personal Experience/Education: I am a former gymnast
Personal Info: I was born in Houston. I love Dance and gymnastics.
Favorite Color: Turquoise, Lime Green and Pink
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Hobbies: I love to dance and do gymnastics
What I love about working at Discover Gymnastics: Everything! |