<%@LANGUAGE="VBSCRIPT" CODEPAGE="65001"%> United Cheer Expo Coaches Cheer Conference Instuctors
Karen Rafferty
Magic All Stars

EXPERIENCE

Methodist University- 1991-1995:

  • Cheered for 4 years/ competed UCA nationals and finished in the top 3 in the nation all 3 years
  • Coached Caper Fear High School to qualify for UCA high school nationals.
  • Received a degree in elementary education and minor in child psychology

Champion Cheerleading-1992-1994

  • Worked under the direction of Kathy Buckey
  • Camp instructor
  • Choreographed several routines throughout the school year

National Judge- 1995-1997

  • Judged cheer nationals for Spirit Cheer in Orlando Florida

Director of The Little Gym ( Marlton, NJ )-1996-Present

  • In charge of developmental curriculum for children ages 4 months to 12 years old
  • Instruction focus on children ages 4 months to 3 years old
  • Worked for The Little Gym International in Scottsdale, Arizona in charge of advising new gym owners
  • Consultant in creating the cheer leading curriculum for The Little Gym
  • Curriculum is currently being used in hundreds of Gyms across the country

Magic Cheerleading-1997-Present ( Owner )

  • Cheerleading program that was formed to focus on the developmental milestones of each age group
  • Competes nationally and locally
  • 80% of clientele is under the age of 10 years old
  • Power consulting advisory board