Instructional Programs Director

Danita has been a part of the BOOST team since 2023. Her experience is wide-ranging and spans several decades. Danita is a former Jr. Olympic and collegiate gymnast. She taught K-8th grade PE and adaptive physical education in both private and public schools as well as coached high school gymnastics. As a USA Gymnastics pro member since 1981, she has coached recreational, Junior Olympic artistic gymnastics, trampoline and power tumbling (T&T). Over the years she has also coached Elite and International Elite T&T athletes who placed in multiple World Age Group Championships and Pan American Championships with athletes moving on to become highly successful national team members. She has also held director, upper-level management and ownership positions in the youth sports and activity center industry. Danita is parent of a former gymnast whom she coached to numerous Jr. Olympic national championship titles and placements. She is passionate about providing rewarding and positive learning experiences to children.

Fun Fact: Danita loves traveling and exploring historic sites. She has visited numerous ancient tombs and temples in Egypt!

After School & Kids Camp Manager

Andy has worked in education for nearly 8 years, with a background in K-8 child development. Originally from South Africa, she has had the opportunity to live and work all over the world. Andy is passionate about creating spaces where kids feel supported, engaged, and excited to learn. One of her favorite things is getting kids involved in activities where they’re learning without even realizing it! Outside of work, Andy loves to bake, spend time in the garden, and is a proud dog parent to two pups, Odie and Mae.

Fun Fact: Andy’s favorite hobby is collecting Adidas Sambas shoes (if you see her with a new pair, no you don’t)! 

Administrative Manager

Veronica officially came on board with BOOST in 2022. Prior to her customer care role, Veronica served as the nanny for the Crady family, caring for the Executive Director's daughters! Working with children has always been at the center of what she does. Veronica has nannied and tutored children since 2014, and she previously worked as an administrative assistant at a fitness studio. She most loves getting to know all of the BOOST families and watching their children grow and learn.

Fun Fact: Veronica moved to Nashville to work on music, and she put out her first album in 2022!

HR Coordinator

Chris started at BOOST in 2023, first working with the After School and Camp programs.He grew up in Bellevue which made it easy for him to find his way to BOOST!

Chris studied Business at Belmont University, graduating in 2020. He spent a lot of time working with kids in youth ministry, recognizing a passion for the difference the smallest of interactions can make in a kid's life. His hope is to try to be the person he needed when he was that age. Chris loves his job in staff recruitment because he is able to help people find great fits with their work that better serve the kids! Outside of work, you can find him watching the Philadelphia Eagles play, listening to the Grateful Dead, or playing basketball.

Fun Fact: Chris has slept in a hammock for about three years.