René Reiter -
René has been with FunNastics since 1999 and Silverlake since 2001. She graduated from Northern Kentucky University, with a degree in Marketing and a minor in Business Administration in May of 2004. “At Silverlake, we pride ourselves on the variety and uniqueness of our children’s programs and are constantly improving our staff and facilities.”
René loves the fast paced action of all aged children. “I really thrive in an environment that is ever changing and challenging.” Also, by continually attending seminars, classes, and conferences René adds to her credentials and brings back new knowledge and creative ideas to the club.
René’s Credentials:
Authorized Instructor of CPR/AED and First Aid for Adult Child and Infant
Kentucky Early Education and Child Care Certification
Health Safety and Sanitation Certification
Child Abuse and Neglect Certification
Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood and Education
Safety Certification through USA Gymnastics
KAT Certification though USA Gymnastic
Robbi Reiter has been with FunNastics since 2003. She has a Bachelors degree in secondary education and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati. She taught high school for two years, worked at Good Samaritan Hospital for ten years and taught preschool for five. Robbi is Safety certified through the United States Gymnastics Association. She also has her KAT and CPR certifications. While raising her four children she always incorporated exercise and movement into their daily routine.
"It was so good for them and they had no idea," she says, "I want other children to have the same great experiences incorporating exercise into their lifestyle." Robbi also plays a big part in Silverlake's fabulous birthday parties. She wants every birthday party to be wonderful for the children and stress free for parents.
Martie Hesch -
GymnasticsMarti will graduate in December 2008 from Northern Kentucky University with a degree in Criminal Justice. She was a cheerleader and a member of the dance team at NKU. Currently, Marti is a licensed Realtor in the state of Kentucky and a high school cheerleading coach. Marti has been with FunNastics since October 2005 and the coordinator since May 2008. She is CPR/First Aid Certified and has completed the Kinder Accreditation program through the United States Gymnastics Association and continues her education by attending gymnastics conferences and seminars. While being part of the Silverlake Family, Marti’s most rewarding experiences have come through teaching gymnastics and watching your children accomplish their goals. Teaching tumbling and skills on the bars are her favorite, but she feels that teaching life skills is most important.
Taylor Cummins - GymnasticsTaylor Cummins became a counselor at Silverlake in May of 2008. She is a student at Northern Kentucky University pursuing her degree in Education. Taylor is constantly interacting and displaying a positive role for the children. She enjoys helping them with their tasks and helping them learn, not only with their education but socially. She is a very active individual who likes to exercise and is always finding other ways to make the children enjoy their experience at Silverlake.
Taylor’s Credentials:
CPR/AED and First Aid Certification for Adult, Child and Infant, Certified in Child Abuse and Neglect, Health Safety and Sanitation and Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood and Education
Becky Neiheisel - GymnasticsBecky graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 2007 and is currently at Northern Kentucky University working toward her degree in Radiology. She has been with Silverlake and FunNastics since May 2006. When she was younger she was a gymnast for five years and cheered for two. In her free time she enjoys working out, shopping, and being with her friends and family.
Adena Luehrmann - GymnasticsAdena has been teaching gymnastics since 2000 and has been with FunNastics since October of 2002. She was a cheerleader at Northern Kentucky University. She graduated from NKU in 2006 and is currently working with Probation and Parole in Northern Kentucky. She enjoys teaching gymnastics on the side now! Her favorite thing about working at FunNastics is seeing the children progress with their skills over the years and seeing old faces again!
Barb Elleman - GymnasticsBarb has worked at FunNastics for approximately seven years. She grew up doing gymnastics and cheerleading. Currently, she works with children as an occupational therapist. She enjoys combining these passions and watching children learn new skills and brave new tasks. Her favorite classes to teach are the Movers & Shakers and the preschool classes. “Thanks for sharing your children with me—they are a real inspiration!”
Dawn Webb - GymnasticsDawn has been an instructor at Silverlake since 2001. She has a Bachelors Degree from Asbury College in biology, and a master’s degree from UAB in physical therapy. Before having her four children she worked as a PT at Children’s Hospital. She loves working with kids and seeing them do a skill for the first time.
Lindsay Knapik - GymnasticsLindsay is a senior at Notre Dame Academy. She began taking gymnastics twelve years ago. She also has six years of cheerleading experience, in which four of them were with Kentucky Elite North, now known as Cincinnati Elite. Lindsay has been a part of the FunNastics team since February 2008 and says that she has “enjoyed every minute of it.” Lindsay enjoys instructing your children because she is able to share her passion and knowledge of gymnastics with them.
Rhonda White - GymnasticsRhonda has been with FunNastics for over ten years. She attended the College of DuPage, Illinois, and studied early childhood education for two years. After college, Rhonda taught pre-kindergarten for twelve years in a private school. In 1992, she and her husband wanted a change and decided to move from Illinois to Kentucky. Wanting to pursue something new and still work with children, she decided to teach gymnastics and fell in love with the sport. She teaches our Tumbling Together, Wigglers, Bouncers, Kinderstunts, and Movers & Shakers classes. She is CPR/First Aid certified and has completed the Kinder Accreditation for Teachers program through United States Gymnastics. “I enjoy each age and class, the excitement and fast pace of teaching gymnastics is what I love the most. I want each child to grow and love what they accomplish each week. I feel the classes here offer so much and my own two daughters take classes. I hope to see YOU in my next class!” Rhonda White
Becky Reiss - GymnasticsBecky has been with FunNastics for over two years and has enjoyed every minute of it. At age nine, she enrolled into acro-gymnastics with no intentions of commitment. After the first week of lessons, Becky couldn’t get enough! It had quickly become a passion for her. But even though the years forced her out of the competitive side of acro-gymnastics, it has always kept a special place in her heart. She feels that holds true to any athlete in any type of gymnastics. Throughout the years Becky has been involved by coaching, co-coaching or participating in either gymnastics or cheerleading. “I really enjoy coaching and passing on the pride of gymnastics to all the young gymnasts here at FunNastics. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your child’s gymnastics career. I hope they enjoy it as much as I do!”
Shannon Gemeinhardt - CounselorShannon has been with FunNastics since August 2008. Her love of gymnastics began at a very young age. She began competing competitively at age ten and continued for three years in Montgomery, Alabama. Shannon began coaching gymnastics during college and taught all ages, from two year olds up to teenagers. She received a Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2001. In 2005, Shannon moved to Northern Kentucky and taught 4th and 5th grade science in BooneCounty through the UK Cooperative Extension Service. Shannon has a two year old son and enjoys working with toddlers.
"Silverlake is a great place to be! I am having a great time getting to know the children and watching them learn new skills and build their self confidence."
