Our Instructors
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A little about our programs…
Woodward Park gymnastics provides safe and fun instruction for boys & girls ages 18 months to 16 years. Our classes follow a structured curriculum that is based on guidelines recommended by USA Gymnastics. The Columbus Recreation and Parks program help ensure that the all students can afford to experience the joy of gymnastics. Our gymnastics staff is first and foremost focused on student safety. We have instructors that truly enjoy teaching and coaching youngsters. |
Woodward Park has open viewing to all family and friends for all gymnastics classes. Parents and Guardians are asked to refrain from talking to students while in class. We realize parents have the best intentions, but children cannot listen to their instructor if they are being distracted by their loved ones pointing and telling them to “Pay attention to the teacher”.
This can cause safety issues for other students as well so we ask parents refrain the best they can. |
Miss Anna (Faulkner)
Started with Woodward in 2011, involved with CCRP since 1992
Miss Anna has been instructing and coaching gymnastics for over 20 years. Columbus Recreation and Parks invited Miss Anna to provide a safety training program for the Columbus City gymnastics program. She has experience as a coach and instructor for recreational & competitive gymnastics/cheer/ trampoline/dance classes for children and adolescents (18 months to 18 years old). She developed lesson plans, coordinated gym rotations and event planning for over 1,000 students. Miss Anna has a record of ensuring safety for student learning, and building relationships with students and parents. She has overseen and ensured the performance of staff members responsible for coaching, teaching, facility upkeep and parent relations in private gymnastics club facilities.
Coaching Style: Structure, Accountability, and big voice
Notable awards, roles and certifications include;
Started with Woodward in 2011, involved with CCRP since 1992
Miss Anna has been instructing and coaching gymnastics for over 20 years. Columbus Recreation and Parks invited Miss Anna to provide a safety training program for the Columbus City gymnastics program. She has experience as a coach and instructor for recreational & competitive gymnastics/cheer/ trampoline/dance classes for children and adolescents (18 months to 18 years old). She developed lesson plans, coordinated gym rotations and event planning for over 1,000 students. Miss Anna has a record of ensuring safety for student learning, and building relationships with students and parents. She has overseen and ensured the performance of staff members responsible for coaching, teaching, facility upkeep and parent relations in private gymnastics club facilities.
Coaching Style: Structure, Accountability, and big voice
Notable awards, roles and certifications include;
- Head Coach of state championship Level 5 team 8 out of 10 years
- USAG/NAWGJ state workshop clinician for over 100 coaches
- 1988–2006 USA Gymnastics member
- Bexley High School - Head Girls Gymnastics Coach 1990-1992
- NAWGJ Official
- USAG Safety Certification (since 1988)
- USAG PDP level 1 & 2 coaches certification
- USAG Meet directors certification
- USAG Skill evaluator
Miss Kristen (Mark)
Been with Woodward since age 8
Miss Kristen grew up participating in gymnastics since she was 8 years old. After retiring from competition team Miss Kristen began teaching here at Woodward Park. She instructs preschool and beginner classes. She did an entire year of training with Miss Anna before teaching beginning classes with her own students. She is a college senior in a Nursing Program, an honor student, and youth group leader. Miss Kristen is also the Assistant Team Coach and attends all the competitions as the coach for our competitive team.
- Assistant Woodpark Team Coach since 2014
Coaching Style: Big Voice, Mixture of activities and fun
Notable awards, roles and certifications include;
Columbus City Recreation & Parks Silver All Around Champion
Other accomplishments; Youth group leader
Miss Paulina
Este instructor habla español!
Miss Paulina is a college sophomore in a Data Analytics program who enjoyed gymnastics when she was younger. She is our Team Coach that coaches at all competitions, and is coaching Training Team. She has previously taught Preschool and Beginner 1 classes. Paulina is the only instructor at Woodward Park whose skills include speaking Spanish. Her talent and effort allow Woodward Park to offer more class times and levels.
Coaching Style: Soft Voice, Extra TLC and Bilingual
Este instructor habla español!
Miss Paulina is a college sophomore in a Data Analytics program who enjoyed gymnastics when she was younger. She is our Team Coach that coaches at all competitions, and is coaching Training Team. She has previously taught Preschool and Beginner 1 classes. Paulina is the only instructor at Woodward Park whose skills include speaking Spanish. Her talent and effort allow Woodward Park to offer more class times and levels.
Coaching Style: Soft Voice, Extra TLC and Bilingual
Miss Katelynn (Carpenter)
Been with Woodward since elementary school
Miss Katelynn grew up participating in gymnastics at the recreation center. After retiring from competition team, Miss Katelynn began teaching with Miss Kristen to develop her coaching skills. She instructs preschool and beginner classes. She just graduated with her BA in Graphic Design and works as a Graphic Designer and Photographers. Miss Katelynn is also our website designer. Not only does she love teaching gymnastics and Graphic Design, she also love playing piano and teaching it to young students.
Coaching Style: Soft Voice and Gentle Encouragement
Notable awards, roles and certifications include;
Columbus City Recreation & Parks Silver All Around Champion
Other accomplishments; Youth group leader
Been with Woodward since elementary school
Miss Katelynn grew up participating in gymnastics at the recreation center. After retiring from competition team, Miss Katelynn began teaching with Miss Kristen to develop her coaching skills. She instructs preschool and beginner classes. She just graduated with her BA in Graphic Design and works as a Graphic Designer and Photographers. Miss Katelynn is also our website designer. Not only does she love teaching gymnastics and Graphic Design, she also love playing piano and teaching it to young students.
Coaching Style: Soft Voice and Gentle Encouragement
Notable awards, roles and certifications include;
Columbus City Recreation & Parks Silver All Around Champion
Other accomplishments; Youth group leader