Our Staff
Owners - Jason and Carrie Pack
Carrie Pack
Education: Graduate of Calhoun High School in Calhoun, GA, Graduate of Georgia Tech with a Bachelors Degree in Biology
Experience: Was a member of a high school’s state championship squad and has over 8 years of cheerleading and 4 years of gymnastics experience. Over 6 years experience as a lead gymnastics instructor and more than 8 years experience teaching cheer and tumble.
Certifications/Training: USAG National Safety, First Aid, CPR, A.E.D., Kinder Accreditation for Teachers, USAG Pre-school Fundamentals, and GYMCERT Level 1, 2, and 3 Certified. 2007 Regional Gymnastics Congress Attendee, 2008 National Gymnastics Congress Attendee, and 2009 Regional and National Gymnastics Congress Attendee.
Personal: My husband and I were married in 2002 and moved shortly after to Cherokee County. While working in cancer research I was also teaching gymnastics at the local Recreational Center where I developed a real passion for coaching. I then decided to switch gears and become a gymnastics and tumbling club owner. My husband and I are expecting our first child in December, 2009.
Instructors
Keri Carder - Assistant Instructor
Education: Graduate of Homeschool University
Experience: One year as a gymnastics and tumbling instructor
Certifications: USAG Safety Certified
Personal: I have lived in Cherokee County my entire life. I recently moved into my very own apartment. I plan to become a dental hygienist one day but am currently enjoying teaching gymnastics and tumbling.
Kallie Dickerson - CHAMPS Program Lead
Education: Graduate of Sequoyah High School, Attended 4 years at Hawaii Pacific University studying Business Management
Experience: Has competed in gymnastics and cheerleading for 18 years. Was a member of the HPU National Championship Cheerleading Team for 4 years. Has been coaching gymnastics and tumbling for 7 years and has been with Head Over Heels since 2008.
Certifications: USAG National Safety Certified, 2009 Regional National Congress Attendee
Personal: I was recently married and am now expecting my first child in the spring of 2010.
Laura Hamby - Special Events Program Manager, Assistant Instructor
Education: Graduate of Woodstock High School, Currently attending Kennesaw State University pursuing a B.S. in Sports Management
Experience: Has 7 years of experience in competitive cheerleading. Coached at a local cheer gym for a year before joining the Head Over Heels team in 2008.
Certifications: USAG National Safety, USASF Tumbling Level 1-5 Certified, 2009 Regional and National Congress Attendee
Personal:I was born and raised in Canton, GA. I like to relax whenever possible! One of my best experiences was my mission trip with my church to Monterrey, Mexico.
Deanne Kelley - CHAMPS Program Lead
Education: Graduate of Cherokee High School, Associates degree in Applied Science (RN)
Experience: Was a competitive gymnasts through Level 8 and also a cheerleader at Kennesaw State University. Has been an instructor at Head Over Heels for 2 years.
Certifications: USAG National Safety, CPR, EMT-I Certified, 2008 National Congress Attendee
Personal: I am a mother of two children, Christopher (5) and Kaitlyn (3). I enjoy getting outside, mountain biking, running, hiking and spending time with my kids. I recently spent four months in Germany with the Air Force Reserves. I am currently stationed at Dobbins Air Force base in Marietta as a flight medic.
Jessie Russell - Assistant Instructor
Education: 2007 Graduate of Sequoyah High School, Currently majoring in Early Childhood Education at Reinhardt College
Experience: Has taught tumbling classes and youth cheerleading squads for over 3 years. Recently joined Head Over Heels in the summer of 2009.
Certifications: USASF Tumbling Level 1-5 Certified
Personal: I am a junior at Reinhardt College and will be graduating May 2011. I am currently engaged and spend a lot of time planning my wedding. I am a member of Cherokee Baptist Church. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Rhiannon Tzimenatos - Preschool Program Lead
Education: 1997 Graduate of Middletown High School in Middletown, Ohio, Briefly attended Miami University of Ohio
Experience: Participated in cheerleading and gymnastics for 8 years and has coached Tiny Level 1 and Youth Level 1 competitive cheerleading and tumbling at a gym in Cartersville, GA before joining Head Over Heels.
Certifications: USAG National Safety, USAG Kinder Accreditation for Teachers, USAG Pre-school Fundamentals, First Aid, CPR, A.E.D Certified, Member of ACA (American Cheerleading Association), 2009 Regional Congress Attendee
Personal: I am married to Mike Tzimenatos and together they share their 4 children. Devon (13), Madelyn (10), Anslee (9) and Adam (7) all who attend Knox Elementary and Freedom Middle. When I am not working I am busy shuttling kids to football, soccer, baseball and of course gymnastics. I enjoys working out and cleaning. I am also your local Tupperware lady!
Kaitlin Waters - Assistant Instructor
Education: Graduate of Creekview High School, Currently attending Kennesaw State University for a degree in Nursing
Experience: Was a high school varsity and competitive cheerleader. Has been a Head Over Heels assistant instructor for more than a year.
Certifications: CPR Certified
Personal: I have a passion for traveling and just took a trip to Italy.
Jennifer Sweeney - Assistant Instructor
Education: 1993 Graduate of Etowah High School, Medix School CMA, CPT
Experience: Has experience participating in gymnastics and cheerleading. Is currently competitive cheer coach for a local recreational league and is a new instructor at Head Over Heels.
Certifications: CPR, First Aid Certified
Personal: I am married with 3 children, Zach, Sidney and Aidan. I enjoy coaching cheerleading, watching my sons play baseball, spending time with friends, and traveling.
Administrative Staff
Kelly Stevens
Education: Graduate of Woodstock High School, Currently attending Kennesaw State University for a degree in Early Childhood Education
Experience: Joined Head Over Heels in 2006 as an office administrator and assistant instructor.
Certifications: CPR, First Aid Certified
Personal: I was born in Jacksonville Flordia on NAS Jax and have three older siblings; two sisters and one brother. I love to spend time with my family. Concerts, specifically outdoor concerts, is something I love to do. I love sports and am a cheese head that lives in the south, GO GREEN BAY PACKERS! I also like to spend time with my friends and going on road trips. My baby is my dog named Ginger.
