Our Staff
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Chris Clark / Owner
General Manager, Staff Manager, and Gigueres new owner Chris has been with Gigueres for 11+ years now and is involved in many different aspects of Gigueres. Chris has been coaching the boys competitive team for 6 years, and enjoys traveling around the country for Travel meets, Future Stars, and Jo National Championships. He also works very closely with the autism community, utilizing his gymnastics and physical growth knowledge. Chris is also involved with USA Gymnastics elite level events. He travels around the country to help run televised events like the American Cup, and Visa Championships. -
Jacquie Hart
Jacquie walked through the doors of Gigueres in 1981, when her oldest daughter joined the competitive team. Four daughters followed and Jacquie's role evolved from team parent to part-time teacher and office staffer to Team Parent treasurer and eventually full time Office Manager. The landscape has changed at Gigueres since 1981, but the philosophy has stayed the same. Jacquie delights in seeing the smiles and excitement on the faces of the students coming in each day looking to build their "Champion" within. These days those smiles can be found on the faces of three of her granddaughters who are now the second generation involved in the competitive programs at Gigueres. -
Ashley Markley
Ashley Markley, General Manager, has been with Gigueres for many years. She started her journey with us teaching PreK at Discovery School House as well as filling the role of director of the afterschool program. She is now general manager of Gigueres. Ashley holds a degree from Anna Maria College in Human Development Human Services and enjoys working with the community very much, especially with children. -
Mary Jo Valois
Mary Jo Valois has been the Director at Discovery School House for over 12 years. She has been working in the field of Early Education and Care for the past 30 years. She is a member of the National and the Worcester Area Association for the Education of Young Children. She is dedicated to providing young children with a high quality early education experience. -
Jamie Henderson
The Girls Team Coach, works with the preschool and recreational classes and is on the Marketing Committee. Jamie has been working at Gigueres for 10 years and was an athlete at Gigueres from age 5 till 18 when she graduated high school as a 2 time level 10 JO National qualifying gymnast. Jamie went on to compete for the University of Rhode Island's Division 1 gymnastics program where she graduated with a Bachelors in Communications. Jamie started working with classes when she was in high school and continued with camps during her summer vacations from college. When she graduated from URI she decided to continue on with her passion and came back to Gigueres to coach the Girls Competitive Team. For the last 4 years Jamie has been coaching preschool and rec classes, Hot Shots and level 3-10 of the Girls Team. Jamie has had the pleasure of coaching numerous State Champs, Regional qualifieres and JO National qualifiers. Jamie also works with the marketing committee at Gigueres utilizing her Communications Degree. In her spare time, Jamie enjoys spending time with her husband and family. -
Megan Clark
Megan has been employed at Gigueres for seven years. She started teaching as a class and preschool teacher and have newly been added as a coach to the girls gymnastics team. Throughout the year she is involved with the marketing team and during the summer she is also the summer camp director. Megan was a gymnast at Gigueres for fifteen years where she graduated high school as a level ten gymnast. Megan continued gymnastics at Springfield College as a four year gymnast who studied Physical Education. Her experience here at Gigueres and Springfield College has sparked a great desire to teach and coach gymnastics. -
Aimee Travers
Aimee has been with Gigueres for many years. She has been involved with our afterschool program and recently was promoted to the director of Kids Club. Aimee is very dedicated to the program and loves to work with children. She enjoys providing a fun atmosphere for children of all ages. -
Sean Kennedy
Sean is head coach of our trampoline team. Sean was a member of the United Stated National trampoline team and competed in the Olympic trials. Sean works with all levels of trampoline athletes. He is a current, Guinness world record holder for highest team bounce. Sean also performs with Flippenout Productions based in Holland Ma., which has performed all over the world for millions of people. The group has traveled as far as Hong Kong. -
Carolyn Eldridge
Carolyn has been employed at Gigueres for 11 years. She started in the Pro Shop as a clerk and then moved up to Pro Shop manager. She now shares those duties with Michelle German. She is also a secretary at the front desk. Through the years she has watched many students grow up. When she started working at Gigueres most of the coaches were students themselves, between the ages of 12-16 years old. Now they are married with little ones of their own. She has found a lot of joy in watching the next generation of Gigueres grow up. -
Sarah Nugent
Sarah trained locally in Auburn for 15 years where she competed regionally and nationally, both as a soloist and group performer. As a member and treasurer of the Clark University Dance Society, she choreographed and performed in routines for local performances as well as fundraising events. In 2008 she performed in the Orange Bowl halftime show in Orlando Florida. She has taught various age groups from preschoolers to high school competitive teams. Sarah has been teaching dance locally for 8 years.
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