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Alpha Omega staff members are, first and foremost, hired based upon their morals, values, ethics, and overall quality as a person. They may or may not have a gymnastics background, but they do have a love in working with children. They have a great, kid-friendly, & fun personality that inspires their students for life-long adventures. All staff members undergo thorough screening and background check. Staff are trained through observation, shadowing, hands-on clinics, Alpha Omega University, and various online courses through USA Gymnastics, the US Olympic Committee, etc.
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Greg Kester President & Owner
Greg began his gymnastics career in 1981. He has been involved with all aspects of the sport. He has been a competitor, men's gymnastics judge, recreational instructor, competitive coach, business manager, and administrator. But most importantly, Greg is very passionate about working with kids and creating a very fun and exciting experience for them. In 2017, after 12 years, Greg decided to leave corporate america and return back to his life's passion. He partnered with his friends in Houston in order to bring a very high quality, fun, & exciting gymnastics program to McKinney, Frisco, and the surrounding areas. Greg resides in Allen. He was married to Catherine in 1992, has 3 daughters, and is known as 'Papa" to his grandchildren. He is a Deacon at his church, an Internationally rated men's gymnastics judge, and enjoys spending his time off with family. |
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Catherine Kester Co-Owner
Catherine grew up in small farm town in Illinois. She attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where she earned a Bachelors in Social Work and also met Greg. She and Greg started working together at a gymnastics gym in Mesquite and then moved to the Plano/Allen area where she taught tiny-tot, preschool, and beginning girls gymnastics. She is the mother of 3 girls and known as "Nana" to her grandchildren. She has worked in and volunteered in various pre-school/childcare settings her entire adult life. She spent 8 years as a substitute teacher for middle and high schoolers, spending much of that time in special needs classrooms. She currently cares for her grandchildren and always spends extra time caring for elderly folks who need companionship and help with their affairs. |
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Ms. Allie Program Director
Allie is Greg’s middle daughter (and she claims, his favorite). She grew up all around gymnastics and has always enjoyed the preschool and recreational side. Her Dad's judging career helped her develop a love for watching men’s gymnastics. Allie had always wanted to have a career that involves working with children. She currently works full time at AOG. Allie graduated with a degree in Child Development from Texas Woman’s University. Her hobbies include watching movies, playing with her cats, and hanging out with family and friends! |
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Linda Program Manager - Membership
Linda is a native Texan. Linda has a degree in Interior Design and Business. Linda has always loved sports and has enjoyed playing volleyball, softball, kickball and soccer. Linda is married to Bruce and has three children, two girls studying at Texas A&M University and one son at Allen High School. Linda met Greg and Catherine in 1996 at church and have been good friends ever since. Linda‘s hobbies include vacationing with her family, any outdoor activities, walking her dogs, using her creative brain when possible and watching her children progress through their lives. |
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Ms. Linda Assistant Program Director
Linda began gymnastics here in North Texas at age 14, inspired by Mary Lou Retton in the ’84 Olympics. She participated in the sport all through High School and upon graduation transitioned into coaching full-time. Early in my career she worked mostly with competitive teams, but soon found her true passion when she began working with recreational and preschool levels. She loves being inspired and learning new things that will help make her student’s experience in gymnastics a positive one. Her goal is to not only teach quality gymnastics, but to also bring a life-long love of the sport to her students. She feels every child, regardless of age, skill level, body type, or athletic ability; can achieve success when given the right instruction, support, and motivation. Over the years she has taken many different courses, some of which include: *Preschool Fundamentals, *Developmental Stages and Milestones, *Teaching Special Needs, *Visual, Auditory, and Tactile Learning, *Redirecting, *Music Inclusion and Thematic Teaching, and *Building Self-Esteem. Linda has also received certifications through USA Gymnastics in: *KAT: Kinder Accreditation for Teachers, *Fundamentals of Gymnastics Instruction, *SafeSport Trained, and *Safety and Risk Management. LInda is excited to be a part of Alpha Omega Gymnastics and “Inspiring Life-Long Adventures” for the AO community! |
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Ms. Mary-Kate Front Desk/Membership
Mary-Kate has grown up helping and teaching kids through her mom’s job as a kindergarten teacher. From writing name tags to preparing the classroom for teacher's night, a passion for creating an environment for kids to have fun whilst learning has emerged. Mary-Kate has lived in Allen, TX all her life, playing softball and volleyball as she grew older. She loves to be able to bring smiles to kids faces whether be by cracking a joke or dancing silly. Mary-Kate is kind, encouraging and loving. But most of all, Mary-Kate is excited to see your kids having fun at Alpha Omega Gymnastics. |
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Ms. Erin Front Desk/Membership
Erin is Oklahoma born and Texas raised. She grew up volunteering with any and all Children’s Ministry programs at church. She has spent the past couple summers working at summer camps where she helped create a safe, fun and rewarding environment for them. She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a Bachelor's in Camp Administration and a minor in Business Administration. During her time there she was their mascot, Shaz the Bison. In 2019, she traveled with the OBU Cheer team to Daytona, Florida for the annual NCA competition where they won first place. She is a NCA All Girl Advance D2 National Champion. She has grown up playing sports and has been around them all her life. Her favorite sports are baseball and football. She is energetic, diligent, and caring. She loves helping children reach and pursue their goals even when they think they are unreachable. She enjoys all outdoor activities, dogs, jeeps, and iced coffee. |
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Ms. Amanda Program Manager - Fun Events
Amanda was Alpha Omega McKinney's first hire. She started with Alpha Omega in December, 2017. She was born in California and raised in Texas for most her life. Amanda has been working with kids since she was 14 and adds a fun-loving nature that inspires kids to learn and grow. Amanda is married to Caleb and they reside in McKinney. Her hobbies include reading, painting, drawing, and sports of all kinds, especially gymnastics! |
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Mr. Ty Program Manager - Xcel Gymnastics
Ty was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was raised in Allen, Texas. He attended Allen High School and trained under Yury Kartseve for several years at WOGA Plano. Ty attended the University of Oklahoma for his collegiate career, where he was a part of the 3 x Consecutive (2015, 2016, and 2017) NCAA and Club National Championship Teams. Ty started coaching girl’s gymnastics in 2011 and continued coaching at a local gym throughout his four years at Oklahoma. He graduated OU in 2017 with a Degree in Business Entrepreneurship and Venture Management. One week after graduating, Ty got married to his beautiful wife Lexie Paige. Once married, the happy couple moved back to Texas and Ty started his new job with a structural engineering firm, where he inspected residential and commercial foundations. He also coached elite level girls in gymnastics, helping his gymnasts achieve their Olympic and collegiate dreams. Ty and his wife have an young son who is growing up very fast , while bringing lots of joy everyday. Ty enjoy spending quality time with his family and friends, going up to their farm in Oklahoma, watching sports, and of course, anything BOOMER SOONER! |
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Ms. Ashleigh Class Instructor
Ashleigh was born in California but has lived most of her life in McKinney, Texas. She has always been involved with kids and sports. She played basketball for 6 years and then went on to dance for 4 years. She was also on her High School drill team, the Independence Royals, her senior year! Ashleigh currently attends Collin College in pursuit of her Teaching Degree. She has always had a passion for taking care of and teaching children. She is glad that she has the opportunity to enhance the lives of her students at Alpha Omega Gymnastics! |
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Mr. Sam Class Instructor
Sam has been in Texas his whole life, being born in McKinney and living in Lucas. His love for kids of all ages is evident with him volunteering to teaching 1 year olds and 2 year olds at church as well as 1st - 5th grade kids. Though his favorite sport is soccer, he really enjoys being with the kids, encouraging them to pursue a high goal. He enjoys helping kids achieve success. He got hired last summer for an internship in the Children’s Ministry. This was his first job experience and let him see how a business is ran and what is most important when working with kids: Safety. Sam attends college at the University of Texas @ Dallas and is working on his Engineering Degree. His hobbies include soccer, video games, playing board games with his family (and winning), as well as doing nerdy things. |
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Ms. Jenn Class Instructor
Jenn was born in Manitoba, Canada but grew up in California. She started recreational gymnastics in kindergarten and continued her training in power tumbling and cheerleading with California Storm and Cheer Force Allstars. Jenn coached voluntarily for AIM-USA cheerleading from 2007 until 2011. She continued her coaching career at City of Davis Gymnastics and Dance from 2011-2015, coaching toddler gymnastics, boys and girls school-aged gymnastics, and high school cheerleading private lessons. Jenn attended the University of California, Davis, graduating with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. She moved to Texas shortly after to pursue her masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Texas and now works as a product design engineer for a commercial HVAC company. Her hobbies include running, cycling, and camping. |
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Ms. Tori Class Instructor
Tori was born in Boston Massachusetts and raised Manchester Connecticut. At the age of elven she moved to Cedar hill Texas for four and a half years, then moved to Allen Texas. She has a New England heart with a Texas soul. She grew up helping and volunteering in several different children’s ministries. Her favorite sports are weight training, running, and soccer. She was homeschooled from elementary school all through high school and is currently studying at Liberty University Online for her Bachelors in Health Science. She has a huge heart for helping, caring for, and teaching kids. She enjoys long road trips, everything Disney, staying active, being outdoors and working with kids. |
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Ms. Sky Class Instructor
Sky was born and raised in Texarkana, TX, where she was a competitive gymnast for about 8 years. She played volleyball in High School and on a travel club team. She attended Texas A&M University, where she graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Education. Sky married Owen Baughman in January 2021 and they reside in McKinney, TX. Sky loves anything adventurous. She loves horseback riding, any sport, cooking, and more than anything spending time with her husband, family, and friends. |
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Ms. Addy Class Instructor
Addy was born in Alabama and lived in Louisiana before moving to McKinney, Tx. She has been in gymnastics for over 10 years and competed on a team for 7 years. She was a part of the Xcel gymnastics program and was a state champion on the balance beam in 2017. She spends most of her free time with friends and enjoys watching soccer with her family. Addy is finishing high school at iUniversity prep and plans to become a cosmetologist. She is very passionate about gymnastics and is excited about sharing her passion with others! |
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Ms. Mia Class Instructor
Mia was born in Plano and raised in McKinney Texas her whole life and will graduate from high school in the year 2022 at Independence High School in Frisco Texas. She has played soccer since she was 4 years old and has a love and passion for the sport and plans on playing it in college. She also started to pursue the sport of wrestling and quickly became a varsity wrestler. She was in troop 828 for girl scouts for six years and has a love for adventure and creativity. She enjoys hanging out with friends and family, especially her catJack. In her future she hopes that she will be playing soccer and doing something not only she loves, but something that helps people. |
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Ms. Jane Class Instructor
Jane was born in Florida but quickly moved to Texas. She will graduate from Allen High School in 2023 and currently is a leader in DOLLS, Daughters of Our Living Lord and Savior, an all girl club that's goal is to be a ministry known for preaching the Gospel with boldness, accuracy, and urgency. In school she is also involved in WINGS, We Inspire the Next Generation to Soar, which is a student leadership program that's goal is to give students opportunities to lead and serve on their own campus and in the community. Jane has a passion for working alongside children and inspiring them to grow and learn |
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Ms. Jada Class Instructor
Jada has lived in McKinney, Tx her whole life. She has been in the sport of gymnastics ever since the age of 6. Jada has been a Texas State Champion 3 years in a row (2017, 2018, 2019) and has went on to compete in the region 4 times. She is currently enrolled at McKinney Boyd High School and hopes to become a physical therapist one day. Jada enjoys traveling, cuddling with her dog max, and whipping up something in the kitchen. |
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Ms. Layla Class Instructor
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Ms. Ronny Class Instructor
Ronny was born and raised in New Jersey for the majority of her life. She moved to McKinney, Texas in 2019. She was a competitive Junior Olympic gymnast for most of her gymnastics career. Ronnie was the New Jersey, Uneven Bars State Champion for three years in a row. She loves playing with her dog and watching movies with her family. Ronny will graduate High School in 2024 and is hoping to study in the surgical field. She loves everything about gymnastics and is excited to help and encourage others in the pursuit of this beautiful sport! |
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Mr. Hayden Class Instructor
Hayden was born in Plano Texas and has lived in Allen for the majority of his life. He is a student at Allen High School and will graduate in 2023! He is in the PALS (Peer Assistance Leadership) program and is a leader in FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes). Hayden has worked at a Christian summer camp for kids 1st-6th grade and loves helping kids reach their goals and have fun! In his free time he enjoys hanging out with family and friends, practicing guitar, and playing videogames as well as random sports. |
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Ms. Valerie Class Instructor, Creative Assistant
Valerie is Greg's oldest daughter. She currently lives in Anna with her husband, Ryan, and her baby boy, Weston. Her love of gymnastics started as soon as she could move around and many of her childhood memories are in a gym. She did gymnastics competitively for years, and when she was old enough, began coaching gymnastics. She coached all levels of recreational and competitive gymnastics and tumbling during high school and college. She currently works as a full-time Kindergarten teacher in Plano ISD and a part-time coach for AOG. |
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Ms. Macie Class Instructor
Macie, Greg's youngest daughter, has been around gymnastics her whole life. She started doing gymnastics at a young age, and even though she stopped, she still has a heart for it. Macie is currently a student at Oklahoma Baptist University, and studying to be a teacher. She has a love for teaching and for kids. Macie is very fun-oriented, sweet-minded, and diligent. She is always ready to step up when needed and to make sure everybody has a good time. Macie enjoys taking adventures, traveling, spending time with the people she loves, and being active. Being a gymnastics coach is something she had always wanted to do, and she loves it! |
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Seymour Hiney Custodial Technician
Seymour has been special events custodian at Alpha Omega Gymnastics since 2017. Before then he was a lost soul. AOG is where he finally answered his calling in life. Seymour studied for 4 years (in the 8th grade) before realizing his potential. He then attended GU (Goober University) where he received his Bachelor of Goober with an emphasis on immature behavior. Seymour has secret aspirations of becoming a world class gymnast, even though he trains ZERO hours per week. He is, in his own eyes, already an elite level gymnast. Seymour is married to Sealess. Their children include Round, Red, Shiney, Phatt, Phlatt, & Lil. Say “HI” to Seymour the next time you see him, as he enjoys cleaning during the AOG Olympic Showcase and other sporadic events. |
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Mr. Robert Seasonal Staff
Robert was born and raised in Allen, Texas. Robert is currently enrolled at Allen High School. He is in PALS (peer assistance leadership) and Wings (we inspires the next generation to soar). He has played Football, baseball, soccer, basketball, and ran track. Robert enjoys hanging out with family, friends and his dogs. He is wanting to attend Texas A&M soon where he will study engineering. |
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Ms. Adrianna Seasonal Staff
Adrianna Schroeder is Ms. Ashleigh’s sister! She just recently got engaged and is currently a Senior at Dallas Baptist University.She is the Goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team, trying to go as far as she can with soccer! She is studying kinesiology to become a soccer (or gymnastics ;-)) coach after college. |
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Future Staff Member
Could this be you? We are always looking for awesome, fun-loving staff members. If you have a passion for kids and want a job that is exciting and fun, we want to learn more about you. Please call us @ 469-859-9936! |
