Championing Children's Enrichment and Wellness

With a profound passion and unwavering determination, Emma is dedicated to providing enriching programs for the kids in Seminole County. Through her leadership, she has extended her efforts to support children across the Sanford, Heathrow/Lake Mary, Longwood, and Altamonte Springs school districts.

Emma's commitment to children's well-being is shown in her enthusiasm for the Starz Program, which is having a significant positive impact on children's fitness and overall well-being. As a parent herself, Emma deeply understands the value of these enrichment programs in nurturing both the minds and bodies of children.

Emma enjoys spending quality time with her twin girls, Harper and Presley. Together, they explore theme parks, engage in various outdoor activities and sports, and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle!

Emma's vision for the Starz Program is to create an environment where every child can develop better coordination and motor skills and encourage self-expression and creativity. Her dedication to fostering an engaging and supportive community is a testament to her belief in the transformative power of these enrichment programs. Let’s support Emma and shine together with the Starz Program of Seminole County!

Assistant Manager

Using my years of experience in leadership and management working with students, parents, teachers, and peers, I support Emma in her goal to build a team dedicated to an exceptional program focused on child safety, enrichment, fitness, and happiness. I firmly believe this star quality of care is rooted in individuals who can communicate clearly and effectively, constantly put forth their best efforts, and genuinely care for their work. My goal is to maintain this healthy and comfortable environment so students, parents, and staff can feel safe, informed, and happy at all times.

I particularly enjoy working with kids, fostering their growth and providing a supportive and engaging environment for their development.

Outside work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends, typically sharing meals and conversations about recent activities and events. I also enjoy team-based games like sports, board games, or video games.

Gymnastics and Cheer Coach

With a strong foundation in child physical development, I bring years of hands-on experience working with children through nannying, coaching gymnastics and cheerleading, and supporting physical education programs. My passion lies in helping children grow through movement, confidence-building, and fun, while always prioritizing their well-being and safety. I have completed extensive training in child safety and wellness, and I strive to create engaging, supportive environments where kids can thrive both physically and emotionally. My holistic approach blends structured physical activity with playful learning, helping every child reach their unique potential!

Dance Teacher

Alexa took her first dance class at the age of two and a half, integrating performance as a fundamental aspect of her life. She grew up dancing competitively around the US, and her nationwide competition experience propelled her towards a career in performing arts. Alexa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in musical theatre with a minor in dance from the University of Central Florida (UCF). Proficient in ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, and modern dance, she is a distinguished performer within Orlando's theme parks and theaters. Additionally, she has a substantial background in teaching and choreographing various dance styles for K-12 students. With a profound passion for the arts, Alexa is dedicated to fostering a lively, fun, and safe classroom environment that encourages her students to excel both individually and collaboratively as a team!

Dance Teacher

Dance has been integral to Madison’s life since the age of 2. With a decade of ballet experience, she attended Orlando Ballet School for seven years. Additionally, Madison explored various dance genres at Lake Mary Prep for five years and later transitioned to a competitive dance team at Lake Mary High School. There, she trained extensively in multiple genres, with a particular focus on jazz and hip hop, for four years. This team significantly contributed to her development as a versatile dancer and enhanced her leadership skills. Madison held leadership positions on the team during her sophomore, junior, and senior years.

Currently, Madison is a student at Florida State University, where she continues to pursue her passion for dance through participation in her sorority's dance team. She is eager to teach and share her enthusiasm for dance. Beyond leading her teammates, Madison has acquired teaching experience by working with various age groups at numerous dance clinics. Her favorite part about teaching is seeing the excitement a child gets when they finally perfect a new step they’ve been working on. Madison aims to create a fun, engaging, and supportive environment where children are comfortable expressing themselves and motivated to achieve their own goals.

Dance Teacher

With a huge love and deep passion for live performance and the arts, Madison has spent her career focusing on enhancing all three principles of her field. From her first elementary school musical, she has found a profound and undying passion for the arts and keeping them alive in schools. Originally born in the UK, Madison moved to the States and found a new community of people within her dance and theatre classes at a young age. Since then, Madison attended the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts at Falmouth University and graduated top of her class with a First Class Bachelor of Arts (With Honors) degree in Musical Theatre. While earning her degree back in her home country, Madison also spent her time devising and workshopping theatre and dance projects with industry professionals. From getting the opportunity to work on a commercial children’s musical to enhancing local projects within Cornwall, Madison enhanced all aspects of her skillset. While earning her degree, she earned a high proficiency in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Commercial, and Musical Theatre dance styles and techniques. With a huge history of working in entertainment across multiple theme parks and theatre venues around Orlando, she wants to bring her dream of teaching performance and dance to life. By using her extensive background in children’s theatre and dance education, Madison hopes to share her ambition, passion, and the magic of the arts with the younger generation for years to come!

Dance Teacher

Anabella has been dancing since the age of five. She gained her dance training throughout her childhood at a dance studio in Lake Mary for 7 years. Beginning her freshman year of high school, she broadened her skills by joining and training on the Lake Mary High School dance team. Over four years with the team, Anabella specialized in jazz, pom, hip-hop, and high kick. Her leadership qualities were recognized early on, as she held leadership positions during her sophomore, junior, and senior years. In these roles, she contributed to choreography for both the junior varsity and varsity teams.

Anabella is eager to share her passion for dance with others who have similar interests. While serving as a leader for the Lake Mary Dance Team, she worked with various age groups from kindergarten through 12th grade, conducting dance clinics and fostering a love for dance among students. Anabella aspires to leverage her extensive experience and unwavering passion for dance to provide her students with an enriching experience, ensuring a fun, safe, and comfortable environment!

Dance and PE Coach

Alaina is a passionate Dance-Fitness instructor and Physical Education (PE) teacher in Orlando, Florida. She inspires kids to stay active with fun and energetic dance classes that make exercise feel like playtime. As a mom of two, she knows how to mix dance and fitness in a way that gets children excited about being healthy and moving their bodies. Her positive attitude and love for dance help promote a healthier lifestyle for kids of all ages.