: : : Taylor Hearn : : :

- Tumbling Instructor/Pre-School Gymnastics -

A 2008 graduate of Northgate High School, Taylor came to Rome to attend Shorter College on a competitive cheerleading scholarship. A member of the 2009 NCA National Finalist Shorter College Large Coed competitive squad, Taylor has been cheering for 10 years. As a high school cheerleader, Taylor was a Varsity Football and Competition cheerleader at Northgate High School for 4 years. As a high school competitor, Taylor won 3 GHSA Region Championships in Class 4A, as well as the GHSA State Cheerleading Championship in Class 4A for 2007-2008. Taylor also served as Captain of her state champion cheer squad in her senior year.

As an All Star cheerleader, Taylor cheered for 5 years at Premier Cheerleading Academy, 2 years at Infinity Elite All Stars, and for 3 years at Stingray All Stars in Marietta. With 6 years of experience competing as a Level 5 All Star, Taylor earned paid bids to the Cheerleading World Championships for two years in a row, and even placed 2nd IN THE WORLD with her Level 5 Stingray All Star team.

When asked why she coaches, Taylor says �I enjoy getting to know my kids. I care about each and every one of them, and I want to help them not only succeed in cheerleading, but succeed in life. There is no better feeling than when your student �gets� a new skill. I love the feeling of accomplishment, and I enjoy seeing my kids get excited and motivated to improve their skills!� When asked what makes her a GOOD coach, Taylor says �I am not only here to teach children tumbling or stunting skills, but I am also here to teach them how to be a better person all around. I try my best to be a mentor for my students!�