Lily Ragan has been cheering since for eight years. She loves to spend her time coaching and mentoring our athletes. Lily is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and an Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Lily Ragan (Instructor)

Victoria enjoys working with students and teaching them new skills. She has been cheering for six years. Victoria is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and an Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Victoria Faulkner (Instructor)

Maya Burton graduated from Harris County High School in 2021. Between school and all stars combined, she has cheered for thirteen years. Maya won Summit in 2022 with the Mojave Pythons. Maya is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and an Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Maya Burton (Instructor)

Sumerlyn graduated from Columbus High School in 2021. She cheered for thirteen years and became a Summit Champion in 2018! She attends Columbus State University and is working hard to earn a degree in Psychology. Sumerlyn is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and an Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Sumerlyn Dawson (Instructor)

Amaya graduated from Hardaway High School in 2017. She is pursuing a degree in Social Work at Georgia Military College. Amaya cheered for twelve years and has lots of experience. Amaya is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and an Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Amaya Gibbs  (Instructor)

Emily Tiner graduated from Columbus High School in 2022. She has been cheering for fourteen years. She attends Columbus State University and is pursuing a degree in Kinesiology. Emily is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and an Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Emily Tiner (Instructor)

Shanise graduated from New Manchester High School in 2019. She cheered for eleven years and has tons of experience! Shanise attends Columbus State University and is pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Dance! Shanise certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and an Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Shanise Champion (Instructor)

Hanna started cheerleading at United at the age of three. She has won multiple national titles while also placing in the top five at The Summit. In 2018, Hanna won Summit with Timor Pythons. She has always dreamed of coaching at United and truly has a passion for it! Hanna certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and an Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Hanna Wills (Instructor)

Shaniya graduated from Harris County High School in 2021, where she cheered all 4 years for sideline and competition cheer. She graduated from Columbus Technical College in 2022 with her cosmetology degree. She is now pursuing a business degree. Shaniya has cheered for eight years, six of them at United Cheerleading. During her time cheering at United Cheerleading’s program. Shaniya has won many national titles and competed at The Summit, receiving summit champions of the 2021-2022 season. Shaniya is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and an Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Shaniya Elder (Instructor)

Emily Bennett graduated from Jackson County High School in 2020. She is attending Columbus State University pursuing a degree in Psychology with the intention to pursue a doctorate in Psychiatry. Emily has done competitive cheerleading for thirteen years, along with track and field during middle and high school. She also attended GHSA State for track and field all four years of high school, and GHSA State for cheerleading for two years. Emily is certified through the United Cheerleading Instructor and Safety Certification, and an Emergency First Responder for first aid and CPR.

Emily Bennett (Instructor)