MEET OUR STAFF
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Meet our Staff
Meet our Staff
Our staff at Cassell Training Center is comprised of highly skilled and qualified dance teachers and gymnastic coaches. Our mission at CTC is to create a loving and positive atmosphere while instilling an appreciation for the art of dance and gymnastics.
We encourage creativity and are continually finding ways to boost our students' self esteem. We truly believe that we are a family here at CTC and we look forward to having you join our family..
MARIA TETZLAFF
MARIA TETZLAFF
Maria has been dancing since she was 3 and has been teaching for over 10 years. Miss Maria teaches hip hop, lyrical, jazz, ballet and tap. She was a competitive dancer for many years and now she and Miss Trena run the CTC competitive dance program.
Maria was trained in the Cecchetti ballet method and passed her level 4 student exam. She continues to take master classes and attend dance workshops.
She has choreographed for school muscials, cheerleading, and special community events. Maria is married and has 2 active young sons, Brayden and Tate.
Trena Gould
Trena Gould
Trena was a competitive dancer at Cassell Gymnastics and Dance for 12 years and has been on staff for 14 years. She is qualified in teaching all genres and runs the CTC competitive dance program with Miss Maria.
Miss Trena also has a full time job as the HR Support Specialist at the Employers Association of West Michigan. She was married last year to Brody and loves spending her free time in Silver Lake with her family and friends.
Maddy Gleason
Maddy Gleason
Maddy has been dancing since she was 3. She started competitive dancing at 5 till she graduated from MSHS.
She was very involved in Allegros at Mona Shores and choreographed many Pop goes the Sailors numbers. She is a student at GVSU and is pursuing an education degree.
Maddy was an assistant for 6 yrs and is very excited to come back after a 2 year retirement. She will be teaching hip and jazz and will also be one of our competitive teachers. t6
DAVA LAKOTAS
DAVA LAKOTAS
Dava was a competitive dancer and gymnast for more than 12 years.. She grew up loving ballet and passed her grade 5 Checchetti ballet exam. Dava was also a gymnastic coach and dance teacher during her time at Cassell until college.
Now, Dava is a recent graduate of Michigan Technical University and currently works at DLZ as a civil engineer. She is so exited to come back on staff and stay involved with the CTC family.
Heather Greene
Heather Greene
For more than 15 years, Heather coached both competitive and recreational gymnastics at Cassell Gymnastics and Dance. She was also an active member of the ballet program for over a decade.
With her dance, and elementary school educational experience, our students are sure to learn a lot from her.
Currently, Heather is a school teacher at Oakridge Upper Elementary. She enjoys photography and spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Maddy Helfrey
Maddy Helfrey
Maddy has been involved with gymnastics for several years. She has assisted with level gymnastics and xena/ninjas. She has strong passion for the sport as well as helping others.
She enjoys working with children and wants to help them reach their potential. In her free time, Maddy loves to spend time with her family, friends and take her dogs for walks.
Logan Thompson
Logan Thompson
Logan is in his 2nd year as one of our ninja coaches.
He has been in gymnastics for 10 years and loves to tumble. He enjoys teaching the ninja class and the kids just love having him for a coach. His enthusaim is contagious.
Kylan Lathewell
Kylan Lathewell
Kylan is one of our Company Dancers. She exudes lots of energy and has a great repore with our younger dancers. Kylan has been dancing for over 5 years and has gymnastics experience. She and her twin sister attend Spring Lake High School. Teaching is her way to share her love of dance!