Bob Abbott 

(Men's J.O. Team Head coach, Women's Xcel Team Head coach, Tumble Bus Head Instructor, Women's J.O. Team coach, Boys and Girls Recreational coach)

Graduate of Springfield College - 1979

B.S. Science with a concentration in Physical Education

30 Years Experience in Gymnastics Coaching and Teaching

-USA International Coach 1991

-Past New Hampshire Boys State Director for 7 years

-Coached numerous boys to USA Junior Nationals

-Coached many girls to Level 8 & 9 USA Regional Championships

-Past Owner of BATT (Bob Abbott Team Tumbling)

-Past Owner of "Tumblebus of New Hampshire

16 Years Experience as Physical Education Teacher

Two wonderful children

-Derek (29) married living in Cape Cod and serving the Coast Guard

-Sandy (27) working and living in Boston as a "lab tech"

Personal Interests 

-Hiking, have hiked to the highest peak of 45 states

-Bike Touring

-White Water Rafting

Heather Bartlett 

(Women's J.O. Team Coach, Boys and Girls recreational coach)

Heather competed with the UVM gymnastics club where she was Treasurer and President. She is a member of NAIGC and USAG, and is both safety and CPR certified.  At Regal, Heather coaches the JO Women’s team, various recreational programs, as well as summer camp and general choreography including tap dancing. She was named the 2010 Vermont Coach of the Year. Outside the gym, Heather has her B.S. in Biochemistry, and enjoys hobbies including baking, dancing, and reading. 

Jenna Lorenzini

(Women's J.O. Team coach and Girls recreational coach)

• United States Gymnastics Judge
• Safety Certified
• Coach since 2005
• Competitive Gymnast for 15 years
• Junior at the University of Vermont                              (majoring in International Studies and Environmental Science)

Alicia McCurley

Regal Gymnastics: coach, choreography, admin

Level 10 USAG Judging Official 2001-present

Chris McCurley

Anna Meehan

(Preschool Director and Teacher)

Anna lives in Jericho with her husband and three children.  She has a B.A. in elementary education from Saint Michael’s College.   She has worked for over 15 years with young children.  She spent 8 years in Vermont public schools teaching kindergarten and first grade.  Currently she is directing our preschool program where she has taught for the last 5 years.  Anna continues learning through professional development opportunities and continuing education classes.  When not at the preschool she can be found snowboarding, playing hockey and enjoying the outdoors with her family.  Anna loves her position at the Balancing Act!  Come visit our school and learn about our unique learning community. 

Jenny Moltz

Jenny coaches Xcel and recreational classes at Regal. She is CPR and safety certified and has almost 10 years of coaching experience. Jenny grew up in Vermont and was a competitive Level 9 gymnast. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at UVM and plans to graduate in 2014. She also has her Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Food Science. Outside of the gym and school, Jenny enjoys running, biking, and spending time with her family.

Laura Reeves

(Women's J.O. Team Coach and Girls Recreational Coach)

•  Competitive Gymnast for 11 years
• 2007 Region 6 Sportswoman of the Year 
• 2x Eastern National Qualifier
• Safety & CPR Certified
• Beam and Floor Choreography

Chrissy Ryan

(Preschool Teacher)

I grew up in Colchester Vermont, where I reside today with my husband Craig, my daughters Molly and Maggie and my dog Max.  I am a graduate of Springfield College located in Springfield, MA and I hold a BS in Business Management.   My employment history includes banking, finance and education.  I worked as a Credit Analyst until I decided to stay home with my girls, who both attended The Balancing Act Preschool.  During that time, I  began working at the preschool and gym in 2005 and today, I currently assist the Head Preschool Teacher.  In my free time, I enjoy back yard BBQ’s, walking, camping, traveling, watching my kiddos play sports and socializing with my friends and family.  

Kathleen Schmoldt 

(Preschool Teacher)

Kathleen was born and raised in Northern New Jersey.  She is a graduate of Saint Michael’s College with a BA in Psychology and a graduate of Trinity College with a BA in Elementary Education.  Kathleen’s experience with children is varied, working with many different ages - from birth to ten years - in a variety of different settings.  She has been an infant and toddler teacher, summer camp counselor, special education assistant, after school assistant, kindergarten assistant and substitute elementary teacher.  Kathleen also spent seven years as a kindergarten and first grade classroom teacher at Orchard Elementary School in South Burlington before leaving her position to become a stay at home mother to her two children, Kiley and Aidan. When Kathleen is not at school, she can be found spending time with her family and dogs, playing outside in the sunshine or working out at the gym.  

Melissa Sides

(Birthday Parties and Kids Night Out)

I live in South Burlington with my Husband Warren and our two children, Julia (7) and Leela (1). Julia is a level 4 gymnast here at Regal and Leela is one of the tumble bugs. I'm a self proclaimed “domestic engineer” and love that fact that I can stay at home with my kids. I have a CDA in infant and toddler development. I also enjoy Bikram yoga and have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. My hobbies include gardening, hiking and knitting. I grew up on a farm in Jersytown Pennsylvania and loved taking care of all of our animals. 

Becca Urban

(Girls recreational coach and Birthday Party instructor)

I am very excited to be working at Regal Gymnastics Academy! I am a senior psychology major, Spanish/sociology minor at the University of Vermont. I am from Chicago and also coach gymnastics in Illinois at the American Academy of Gymnastics and Dance. I was involved with gymnastics throughout elementary school and also participated in soccer for 12 years, along with numerous other sports including dance, ice skating, horseback riding, and tennis. I am currently a member of the UVM Gymnastics Club and I am also a nanny and a 4-year-member of the UVM Relay For Life Committee.