Our Staff

Robin and Steve Weidmaier
Owner

Married to Steve for 34 years and mother of 4 children

Lauren McCormack - Married to John McCormack, Living in the Washington DC area working for Cathlotic Diocese
Olivia Arndt - Married to Chad Arndt, Owner of Sunset Hill Stable & working for Purina
Hannah Weidmaier - Living in Maryland working for GenDX
Vic Weidmaier - Married to Delaney Weidmaier, working for Altec Maintenance

Robin is a Professional Member of USA Gymnastics where she spent 10 years as a National Safety Instructor and 5 years as a MELPD & KAT instructor (Movement Education Lesson Plan Development & Kinder Accreditation Teacher)

"Gymnastics has been my passion I enjoy giving children the chance to grow as a person through their gymnastic experience. I know I grow as a person every time I see a child smile when they accomplish a personal goal."

Tedi Prussman - "Miss Tedi"
Team Coach

Graduated from Missouri Western State University

Bachelors in Elementary Education

Recieved her Masters Degree from Arkansas State University
Elementary Teacher for Stewartsville
Married to Toby Prussman
Mother to Paxton Renee who is 8 years old

Tedi has been a part of Arising Stars since 1992 capturing eight State Championships as a gymnast and coaching current State Champions since 2004. Tedi is a Professional Member of USA Gymnastics and is Safety Certified.

"I found my true passion in gymnastics."

Kiana Bennett - "Miss Kiana"
Coach/ Instructor

Graduate of Northwest Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Double minor in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education

First grade teacher at Eugene Field Elementary School in Maryville.

Kiana was a competitive gymnast at Arising Stars for 5 years and started coaching at Arising Stars in 2019. She currently coaches our recreation classes and our Xcel Competition Team. Kiana is a Professional Member of USA Gymnastics and is Safety Certified.

"My favorite part of coaching is watching a child get a brand new skill and becoming just as (or more) excited as they are."

Summer Beaty - "Miss Summer"
Coach/ Instructor

Junior at Northwest Missouri State University

Majoring in Middle School Math Education

Summer was a competitive gymnast for 11 years reaching Level 10. She coached for three years prior to joining the Arising Stars staff in 2019. Currently, she coaches our recreation classes and our Xcel Competition Team.

"My favorite part of coaching is the excitement in girls getting new skills."

Emma Klein - "Miss Emma"
Instructor

Junior at East Buchanan High School
Participates in track and field, cheer, and volleyball

Emma was a competitive gymnast for Arising Stars for 9 years, reaching Level 9. She has been coaching at Arsing Stars for 3 years. Currently, she coaches our youth recreation classes and assists the competitive team.

"My favorite part about coaching is seeing my gymnasts grow and learn new skills!"

AJ Schussler - "Miss AJ"
Instructor

Sophomore at Savannah High School

Involved in volleyball

AJ started gymnastics at Arising Stars when she was 4 years old. She was a competitive gymnast for 9 years reaching level 9. AJ started coaching at Arising Stars in 2018. Her favorite events are bars and beam.

"My favorite part of coaching is teaching other kids a sport that I am very passionate about and spent most of my childhood with."

Mackenzie Finney - "Miss Mackenzie"
Instructor

Sophomore at Missouri Western State University

Majoring in Nursing

Mackenzie cheered for 6 years, then did both tumbling and gymnastics for 3 years. She joined Arising Stars in March of 2020. Currently, she coaches our Tiny Star, Tumbling, and Youth recreation classes.

"My favorite part about coaching is when a student gets a skill."

Taylor Ruff - "Miss Taylor"
Instructor

Licensed Cosmetologist
Manages a Salon in Platte City
Married and has a 8 month year old son

Taylor began tumbling when she was 5 years old. Then started gymnastics at age 11 and cheerleading at age 12. She began coaching when she was 14 years old. Taylor joined the Arising Stars staff in the summer of 2020. Currently, she coaches our Tiny Stars and Youth Recreation classes.

"My favorite part of coaching is watching my students hit a skill for the first time."

Bailee Romaker - "Miss Bailee"
Instructor

Senior at Missouri Western State University

Majoring in Wildlife Conservation

Bailee was a competitive gymnast for 6 years. She joined the Arising Stars staff in the fall of 2020. Currently, she coaches our Tiny Stars and Youth Recreation classes.

"My favorite part of coaching is watching gymnasts gain confidence in themselves."

Michelle Gann - "Miss Michelle"
Instructor

University of Tijuana

Science of Communication for 2 years

Diploma for an interpreter from JVS School of Kansas City

Michelle has 10 years of gymnastics experience. She joined the Arising Stars staff in the fall of 2020. Currently, she teaches our Tiny Stars and Youth Receration classes.

"My favorite part of coaching is sharing my knowledge and the correct techniques with the little girls."

Miranda Wright - "Miss Miranda"
Instructor

Freshman at Savannah High School

Miranda started gymnastics at Arising Stars when she was 2 years old. She went on to compete for 10 years reaching level 8. Her favorite event is beam.

"My favorite part of coaching is working with kids and passing on my love for gymnastics."

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