ARISING STARS - Key Persons
AJ Schussler - "Miss AJ" Instructor Sophomore at Savannah High School Involved in volleyball AJ started gymnastics at Arising Stars when she was 4 years old. She was a competitive gymnast for 9 years reaching level 9. AJ started coaching at Arising Stars in 2018. Her favorite events are bars and beam. "My favorite part of coaching is teaching other kids a sport that I am very passionate about and spent most of my childhood with."
Bailee Romaker - "Miss Bailee" Instructor Senior at Missouri Western State University Majoring in Wildlife Conservation Bailee was a competitive gymnast for 6 years. She joined the Arising Stars staff in the fall of 2020. Currently, she coaches our Tiny Stars and Youth Recreation classes. "My favorite part of coaching is watching gymnasts gain confidence in themselves."
Emma was a competitive gymnast for Arising Stars for 9 years, reaching Level 9. She has been coaching at Arsing Stars for 3 years. Currently, she coaches our youth recreation classes and assists the competitive team.
Kiana was a competitive gymnast at Arising Stars for 5 years and started coaching at Arising Stars in 2019. She currently coaches our recreation classes and our Xcel Competition Team. Kiana is a Professional Member of USA Gymnastics and is Safety Certified.
Lauren McCormack - Married to John McCormack, Living in the Washington DC area working for Cathlotic Diocese
Mackenzie cheered for 6 years, then did both tumbling and gymnastics for 3 years. She joined Arising Stars in March of 2020. Currently, she coaches our Tiny Star, Tumbling, and Youth recreation classes.
Michelle has 10 years of gymnastics experience. She joined the Arising Stars staff in the fall of 2020. Currently, she teaches our Tiny Stars and Youth Receration classes.
Miranda started gymnastics at Arising Stars when she was 2 years old. She went on to compete for 10 years reaching level 8. Her favorite event is beam.
Job Titles:
- Married to Chad Arndt, Owner of Sunset Hill Stable & Working for Purina
Olivia Arndt - Married to Chad Arndt, Owner of Sunset Hill Stable & working for Purina
Summer was a competitive gymnast for 11 years reaching Level 10. She coached for three years prior to joining the Arising Stars staff in 2019. Currently, she coaches our recreation classes and our Xcel Competition Team.
Taylor began tumbling when she was 5 years old. Then started gymnastics at age 11 and cheerleading at age 12. She began coaching when she was 14 years old. Taylor joined the Arising Stars staff in the summer of 2020. Currently, she coaches our Tiny Stars and Youth Recreation classes.
Tedi Prussman - "Miss Tedi" Team Coach Graduated from Missouri Western State University Bachelors in Elementary Education Recieved her Masters Degree from Arkansas State University Elementary Teacher for Stewartsville Married to Toby Prussman Mother to Paxton Renee who is 8 years old Tedi has been a part of Arising Stars since 1992 capturing eight State Championships as a gymnast and coaching current State Champions since 2004. Tedi is a Professional Member of USA Gymnastics and is Safety Certified. "I found my true passion in gymnastics."