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Meet Our Staff

Owners/Director
Joe & LaDonna LaValle
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Owner and Director of Taylor Gymnastics Cheerleading & Dance (TGCD)
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Passionate about inspiring youth through gymnastics, cheerleading, dance, and theatre
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Dedicated to creating a positive, family-centered environment for all students
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Focused on building confidence, discipline, and character in every child
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Leads a team committed to excellence in both training and mentorship
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Proud to serve the Perry community through youth development and the arts
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Believes TGCD is more than a gym—it’s a place to belong

Dance Creative Director & Head Instructor
Faith Goyette
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Artistic Director & Lead Dance Instructor
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Artistic Director at TGCD&T
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BFA Dance, Florida State University (Graduate)
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Trained in performance & Pilates
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Performed in multiple works by guest choreographers
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Studied abroad in Paris
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Brings high-level training to students
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Loves the TGCD family
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Passionate about giving back
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Values hard work and integrity
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Proud of her students
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Dreams of performing worldwide

Gymnastics Director & Head Coach
Jenny Jackson Sharkey
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Former Level 10 gymnast
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Taylor Gymnastics alum
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Collegiate gymnast at Centenary College of Louisiana
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Brings competitive gymnastics experience to TGCD
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Passionate about athlete development and technique
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Dedicated to building strong, confident gymnasts
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Proud to give back to her home gym
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Creates choreography for our team routines

Assistant Head Team Coach
Lisa Jackson
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15+ years of competitive team coaching experience
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Passionate about athlete growth, confidence, and success
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Known for being one of our biggest encouragers and motivators
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Dedicated to building strong athletes both on and off the competition floor
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Brings experience, heart, and unwavering support to every practice
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A trusted mentor to athletes and families in the TGCD&T program
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Dance Instructor
Viva Gunter
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Has been performing with TGCD&T since 2001
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Earned Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education from Troy University in 2019.
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Currently teaches at Point of Grace Christian School.
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Spends her afternoons at TGCD&T teaching Jazz, Tap, Ballet, and Theatre.
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In her free time she enjoys crocheting and helping on the farm.
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Girls Team Assistant Coach
Marielvi Blanco
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Former TGCD&T competitive gymnast
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Competed in both USAG and AAU gymnastics
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Achieved Level 6 competition experience
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Brings firsthand athlete experience to her coaching
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Passionate about helping young gymnasts grow in skill and confidence
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Proud to give back to the program where her journey began
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Girls Team Coach
Alyssa Chapman
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10+ years of competitive gymnastics experience
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Brings strong technical knowledge and athlete experience
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Known for her calm, easygoing nature with students
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Creates a positive and encouraging learning environment
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Passionate about helping gymnasts build confidence and skills
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Theatre Director
Brandy Choate
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Accomplished theatre artist and educator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Southern Mississippi
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During her time at USM she directed one-act plays, including Guardians of the Sidewalk, where she received multiple awards for both individual and group performances
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Joined TGCD&T in Fall of 2021 and has since grown the theatre program through full scale productions and the creation of a competitive theatre program
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Certified to teach theatre through the Florida Department of Education
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Dedicated to fostering a love for theatre while instilling the values of commitment, discipline, and confidence
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Office Manager
Camila Roman
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AA from NFC
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Pursuing Bachelors at FSU for elementary education.
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Loves our families and is very helpful, friendly, and kind.
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Dance Instructor
Lilly Copeland
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Has been part of the TGCD&T from a very early age
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Spent five years in competitive gymnastics, followed by eight years in dance and theater
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May have seen her on stage in Beauty and the Beast (Chip), The Jungle Book (Grey), The Little Mermaid (The Chef), Rapunzel (Maximus), Alice in Wonderland (The White Rabbit), and most recently, Willy Wonka (Wonka)
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For the past four years, I have had the opportunity to teach a combination of gymnastics, dance, and theater.
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For the past four years has taught a combination of gymnastics, dance, and theater. This year has had the pleasure of teaching Level 4 Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, and Jazz
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Dance Instructor
Penny Copeland
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Devoted student and instructor and TGCD&T
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Trains in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, and Theatre
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Member of Competitive Theatre Troupe 11812
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Member of Legacy JR Company
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Gifted seamstress and recently earned high honors at both district and state competitions
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T & T Team Coach
Rachel Copeland
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Coaching at TGCD&T for 6 years
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Former competitive girls gymnast
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Knowledgeable in trampoline & tumbling instruction
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Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art & Creative Writing
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Experienced in skill progression and athlete development
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Encouraging coach who helps athletes build confidence and technique
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Dance Instructor
Briana Edwards
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Devoted student and instructor at TGCD&T
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Trains in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Theatre
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Member of Competitive Theatre Troupe 11812
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Member of Legacy JR Company.
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Outside of work Briana is a young entrepreneur who owns and operates her business, Bri's Busy-ness
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Assistant Head Girls Team Coach
Amber Ernst
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Coaches gymnastics and is thankful to be part of the TGCD&T family
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Loves having the privilege of encouraging young athletes as they build both skill and confidence
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Believes in leading with patience, positivity, and heart in everything she does
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Rec & Preschool Coach
Alexis Gagne
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Former xcel gymnast
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Coached at TGCD&T for 5 years
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Encouraging and positive with students
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Brings a kind and patient spirit to every class
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Rec & Preschool Assistant Coach
Maybre LaValle
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Former gymnast and dancer at TGCD&T
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Current student at TCHS
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Creates a fun and encouraging environment for learning gymnastics
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Assistant Girls Team Coach
Sydnee Lee
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Former Level 9 competitive gymnast
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Brings strong competitive gymnastics experience to TGCD&T
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Passionate about athlete development and skill progression
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Focused on building confidence, strength, and technique

Dance Instructor
Alexandria Meacham
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Lifelong dancer
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Student of The Dance Workshop
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Over 15+ years teaching dance
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Teaches ballet, tap, and creative movemnt

Dance Instructor
Autumn Meacham
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Student at TGCD&T since she was 3
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Has done ballet, tap, jazz, theatre, contemporary
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Student at TCHS
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Helps keep classes active and fun
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Dance Instructor
Grace Mullins
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Trains in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and theatre
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Member of Competitive Troupe 11812 and Legacy Junior Company
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Favorite style is Jazz
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Loves to help younger students grow and develop their love for dance and theatre
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Dance Instructor
Skylar Slaughter
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Student at TGCD&T for 6+ years
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Student at TCHS
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Taken ballet, pointe, member of Junior Legacy Company
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Encourages focus and effort in the dance studio

Baton Instructor
Beth Southerland
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Brings years of experience in baton twirling
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Loves teaching the next generation of twirlers
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Rec Coach
Addyson Spradley
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Former level 6 gymnast
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4 years of coaching experience
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Senior at TCHS
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Brings excellent tumbling skills for our students
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T & T Team Coach
Victoria Taylor
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Former competitive gymnast at TGCD&T
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T & T team coach
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Brings years of knowledge to her students

ProShop Manager
Dona Brady
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50 years of customer service
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Friendly, loves to help our families, supportive of all of our students.
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