Dwyana Garrett- Owner/ Founder
Hello, my name is Dwyana Garrett and I am the owner, tumbling instructor, and All Star Coach at Unity Cheer. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and a Master’s Degree in Special Education. My experience includes over 30 years of combined competitive gymnastics, cheerleading, and coaching. My competitive gymnastics and cheerleading experience includes training at Bela Karolyi's gymnastics camp, the Official Training site of the USA National Team, eight years middle school / all-star cheer, and four years as a cheerleader at Kentucky State University. I am a member of USA Cheer and the United States All Star Federation (USASF). I serve on several committees with the USASF (Exceptional Athlete Committee, Regional Advisory Board, Connection Leaders, Diversity Equity Inclusion & Sensitivity Committee) and I'm also the Head Cheerleading Coach at Kentucky State University.
Danielle Brown- Front Desk, Dance Instructor
Hello, my name is Danielle. I have 23 years of combined Dance and Coaching experience. I am a graduate of Bellarmine University with a double major in English and Political Science. I am a former four year member of the Bellarmine University Dance Team. We were the 2015 National Dance Alliance (NDA) Division II National Champions. I competed throughout elementary, middle, and high school in Jazz, Tap, and Alternative. Dancing is something I was born to do.
Ashley Bellucci- Pre-School Instructor, All Star Coach
Ashley Kimbrough was born and raised right here in Louisville, Ky. Coach Ashley has 17 years of combined Cheer and Coaching experience. Ashley is a graduate of Kentucky State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. Ashley later received a Masters of Arts in Middle School Education from Morehead State University. While at Kentucky State University her activities included cheerleading, working with the Jumpstart Program, and volunteering with the Frankfort Bengals Little League Cheerleading Team. Since childhood, Ashley knew she wanted to teach and work with children. She began making this dream a reality by volunteering or working with children and youth to gain experience in various activities. Ashley believes that it takes a village to raise a child and since she has no children of her own yet she is excited to be a part of Unity Cheer to help teach your child-athlete sportsmanship and discipline.
Hillary Darst- All Star Cooridnator, Support Staff
My name is Hillary Darst. I'm an ECE Instructional Assistant, an Independent Scentsy Consultant along with being a full time mommy to my son. I have four years of experience with cheer/dance and I absolutely love being here at Unity Cheer. I love watching our athletes grow in what they love to do and achieve new goals.
Brenda Whitworth- Fundraising Cooridnator, Support Staff
I work full time as a Nutrition Services Manager, I'm a mom and a grandma and I've been in the cheer/dance business for 4 years. Here at Unity Cheer we are a family and we love to see our athletes come together to motivate and cheer each other on!
Laila Mapp- Tumbling Instructor, Former Athlete
My name is Laila Mapp. I have 10 years of experience in all star cheerleading. I am a full time student at Kentucky State University. I am currently on the Cheerleading Team at KSU. I love helping and teaching other cheerleaders, who are just like me, to learn the sport and be a better person overall. One of my favorite quotes is, “Practice creates confidence. Confidence empowers you.” ~ Simone Biles
Nya Owes- Tumbling Instructor, Former Athlete
My name is Nya. I have 12 years of school cheer, gymnastics, tumbling, and All Star Cheer experience. I am currently a student at Kentucky State University and a member of KSU’s Cheerleading Team. My favorite quote is, “No matter how many times you mistakes you make or how slow you progress you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.” -TONY ROBBINS
