Staff

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Michelle Lavergne
Founding PresidentFormer Junior Olympian in artistic gymnastics and a National Champion in acro-gymnastics. Michelle has a B.A. in Business Management from LSU. She has been working with kids since 1986 and opened Leaps & Bounds in 1998. Michelle is responsible for making sure Leaps & Bounds and its staff move towards its mission.
Andrea McBride
Cheerleading, Cheer Energy, ASB & Camp Department Leader Andrea works After School Blast and Summer Adventure Camp. She has a very strong back ground in early childhood education and a B.A. in communications from Southeastern as well as coaching first class cheerleaders. She has USASF credentials, cheered at SLU and taught middle school for 5 years. Andrea has over 15 years of cheer coaching experence.
Susan Jones
Customer Service Department Leader & Financial Team Member She came to Leaps & Bounds first as a parent of 2 gymnasts and then as an employee. Susan has a B.S. in Psychology from LSU. Susan has been with Leaps & Bounds since 2006.
Kiril Kirov
Acro Team Head Coach
Janet Schumaker
Customer Service Department & Financial Team Member Janet has been part of the Leaps & Bounds team since 2004. She has worked in customer service for 12 years. She has led the financial team as well as the people department. She works in the front and back office.
Daren Bourgeois
Swim, Special Events, Parties, Dance, & Yes, I can Department Leader. Daren has coached dance and cheerleading since 1996. She danced on Southeastern Louisiana University’s Lionette Dance Team. Daren has coached All Star Cheerleading squads and school squad. She has been with Leaps & Bounds for 5 years.
Eva Underwood
Croaker’s cove, Learning Lagoon Teacher Eva has a Masters Degree in Education and has over 30 years of experience teaching. The Kids LOVE Ms. Eva!

Karolina Ellard
Customer Service, Little Hoppers, Gym Tumbling Instructor, and Summer Camp Instructor
Morgan McAlister
Cheer and Summer Camp
Rachael Gazea
Afterschool and Summer Camp Instructor
Julie Milne
Swim Director, Parties, and Special Events