STAFF

Coach Leigh strives to be the heartbeat of our Haven Family in both office logistics and on the cheer floor. She earned a BA in Elementary Education from Catawba College and a Masters Degree in Instructional Technology from Waynesburg University. Coach Leigh was a public school teacher for over 10 years before she left the classroom to build and lead our Haven.

Ms. Jackie is leads all things "gymnastics" at Haven. She is the head instructor for many Preschool & Beginner Gymnastics classes and also the head coach of our XCEL Gymnastics and Pre-Teams. Not only does Jackie lead and welcome new students to our program in-person, but she also handles new member registrations and dedicates countless hours behind the scenes to keep our program running smoothly.

Coach Mac is the heart of operations and logistics at Cheer Haven. She communicates with all-star parents, event producers and everyone in between. Mac is passionate about introducing new families and athletes to cheer and being part of their all-star journey.

Coach Marra brings a lifetime of all-star cheer experience as an athlete and coach to offer her athletes the perfect combination of passion and expertise. She sets high expectations for her athletes and consistently proves her knowledge of the sport with winning routines.

Ms. Laura is the Playful Parenting Program Director. She has nearly 15 years experience with the class curriculum for children ages 12-36 months.

Coach Janelle has  many years of coaching experience. She is the curriculum leader for our preschool gymnastics classes and leads our XCEL Novice Gymnastics team. Janelle teaches fitness classes as well as multiple gymnastics classes at Haven.

“Coach Cait” is our competition dance coach. She is a graduate of Point Park University with a degree in Musical Theater. She is passionate about bringing dance, song, and theater performance to Haven students. In addition, to dance, Coach Cait loves working with the preschool age athletes to help them find their Haven. Caitlin is also the Artistic Director of Riverfront Theater Company in Pittsburgh. 

Coach Tori leads our lower level teams at Haven. She is the Head Coach of 3 Novice Teams, 2 Prep Teams and the Assistant Coach of our Junior Level 1 Elite Team. She has a gift for creating a bond with each child and inspiring them to feel proud, strong and successful . She is also a middle and high school Spanish teacher at Canon McMillan School District.

Coach Kaitlin brings over 24 years of coaching experience to our program. She is invested in not only in the progress of our athletes, but also leads our staff in learning new spotting and coaching techniques to stay ahead in the competitive all-star industry. She is the Head Coach of our first ever Senior 4 Elite Team, "L.A." 

Growing up, Nicole loved gymnastics and was a team member at National School of Gymnastics. She has coached for many years and had the pleasure of coaching her own daughter, who went on to be a Division 1 Gymnast at Bowling Green State University. Nicole’s favorite events to coach are bars and beam. When she’s not at the gym she enjoys spending time with her children and at her restaurant.

Coach Skylar has been coaching gymnastics for the past 2 years. Prior to coaching she did gymnastics for 12 years and competed on a level 6 Allstar Cheer team for 4 years.  She continued to Cheer at the collegiate level on Purdue University’s All-Girls Cheer team. Skylar is passionate about helping young athletes build confidence, strength and a love for the sport! When she isn’t at the gym, Coach Skylar enjoys spending time with friends and family and riding her horse, Maverick, on her family farm.

Coach Scott leads our boys tumbling and coaches many private lessons for beginner through advanced level athletes at Haven. Scott is also a Principal at Keystone Oaks Middle School.

Shannon Buri wears all the hats at Haven. As a mom of two gymnasts, she brings a parent perspective to interacting with our members. Mrs. Buri is also a Kindergarten Teacher at Trinity School District. She was awarded the 2025 Teacher of Year and her genuine kindness and patience is evident in her approach to all children. Shannon manages phone calls, gym logistics and also Background Screenings for those who enter our facility.