Lewis Center Staff
   
Christine Knapp, Director & Coach
Cheerleading/Gymnastics background:
- Former Class I Gymnast
- Former Cheerleader
Coaching background:
- Gymnastics Coach since 1988
- Cheerleading Coach since 2004
Coaching Accomplishments:
- Mini Individual International Champion in 2006
- Cheer X-treme National Runner-up in 2006
- Cheer X-treme National Runner-up in 2007
- Cheer X-treme National Champions in 2008
Professional background:
- Bachelors Degree in Elementary and Special Education
- Gym Director since 1993
   
Yuliya Sabko, Coach
Gymnastic background:
- Member of Belarus National Team 1992-2000
- 2000 Sydney Olympic Games Team Member
- 1999 World Universiade in Palma De Mallorea-4th place team
- 1998 Euopean Champ. in San-Petersburg-8th place team 1997 
- World  Championships in Losanne - 7th place team
- 1995 World Championships in Sabae-8th place team
- 1994 Euopean Championships in Stockholm-18th place AA
- Gold Winner of the 1996 Belarus Championships
- Winner of the 1997 Belarus Cup
- Prepared Belarus National Team for 2001 World Championships in Ghent
- 2000-2002 Choreography Coach, Belarus NationalTeam
Coaching background:
- Coaching Level 5 to Level 10
- Beam, Floor-Dance-Choreography
- Private Choreography
Education:
- Masters of Sports of Republic of Belarus in Artistic Gymnastics
   
Mike Thomas, Coach
Gymnastics background:
 - Former Delaware Hayes High School Gymnast
Coaching background:
- Gymnastics Coach since 1993 - All Levels
Coaching Accomplishments:
- Central Ohio Coach of the Year in 2002
- Central Ohio Coach of the Year in 2003
- Numerous High School State Qualifiers
- State Champions at Levels 4 - 7
   
Tiffany Rye, Coach
Gymnastics background:
- Former Olentangy High School Gymnast
Coaching background:
- Gymnastics Coach since 2000
Professional background:
- Tif is currently working on her degree in Chemistry at Ohio Wesleyan University
   
Laura Bryan, Coach
Athletic background:
- Member of The Ohio State University Gymnastics Team 1974-77
Coaching background:
- Gym X-treme since 2005- Universal Gymnastics 2000-2005
- Midwest Gymnastics & Cheer 1997-2000
Professional background:
- Bachelors Degree in Physical Education (K-12) from The Ohio State University
- Owner Eastern Columbus Gymnastics 1980-1997
- Safety Certification
   
Angie Piek, Coach
Gymnastics background:
-Former level 10 gymnast
Education:
-BA from OSU 
Coaching background:
-Compulsory Director since 1999
-Rec. and comp. coach since 1999
   

Kristen Schoch, Coach
Gymnastic background:
- Competitive gymnast through Level 10 (13 years)
Coaching background:
- Gymnastics coach since 2002   
- Competitive Level 4 through 10   
- Pre-school & recreational classes
Accomplishments:
- High School State Champion (2002)
- Level 10 National Qualifier (2002)
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Education (Middle School Math and Science)
   
Maria Panico, Coach
Gymnastics background:
 - Competitive gymnast through Level 9 (14 years)
Coaching background:
- Gymnastics Coach since 2008
Professional background:
- Currently working on Bachelor's Degree in Education at the University of Kentucky
   
Sydney Wiggins , Coach
Gymnastics background:
 - Competitive gymnast through Level 9 (6 years)
-Competed at Nationals in 2007
Education:
- Currently a Junior at Olentangy Liberty High School
   
Tiffani Parsons , Coach
Gymnastics background:
 - Competitive gymnast through Level 9 (8 years)
Coaching background:
- Currently coaching Twisters and Tumbling II
Education:
- Currently a Junior at Olentangy Liberty High School
   
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Christina Caryer, Coach
Cheerleading background:
 - High School football, basketball, and competitive cheerleading
Coaching background:
- Cheerleading coach since 2007
Accomplishments:
- 1997-1998 National HighPower Rifle Team Member for State of Ohio
- Certified Basic Life Support Instructor
- Certified EKG Technician
Education:
- Applied Science Degree
- Bachelors Degree in Criminology/Forensic Psychology
- Currently pursuing Nursing Degree

   
Photo Coming Soon Kesha Prather, Coach
Cheerleading/Gymnastics background:
- Former Cheerleader for 13 years
- 4 years Varsity
- 7 years Level 5 All Star
Coaching background:
- Cheerleading Coach since 2003
- Elementary, Junior High, All StarCoaching
Accomplishments:
- Cheer Coach of the Year 2007
- Cheer Coach of the Year 2006
- Cheer Coach of the Year 2005
- National Champion Squad 4 years in a row
Professional background:
- Attending college to become a respiratory therapist
   
Photo Coming Soon John Penza, Coach
Gymnastics backround:
-8 year competitive gymnast
-  Level 8 State Champ
Coaching background:
-Rec. Coach since 2008
   
Isaac Rapton, Coach
Gymnastics backround:
-former men's gymnast
Coaching background:
-Rec. Coach since 2008
   
Amanda Oswald, Coach
Gymnastics backround:
-former Level 9 gymnast
Coaching background:
-Rec. Coach since 2008
   
Jenny Borda Bio
Gymnastics backround:
Former Ohio State Gymnast
Coaching background:
Coach since 2009 Rec - Level 10 Numerous state, regional, & national championships
Professional background:
Bachelors Degree in Communications & Doctorate in PT from OSU