Staff

LKN Gym Academy requires each instructor to earn and maintain a Safety Certification from U.S.A.G. and to become active members of U.S.A.G. (United States Association of Gymnastics). Safety Certification is one way that we seek to increase safety awareness. While Safety Certification alone is not a guarantee of safe conduct, it is a means of enhancing all gymnastics professionals' awareness of safety issues and injury trends.

Our professional instructors are chosen for their teaching ability as well as their knowledge and experience in their field. Each instructor is qualified and committed to teaching each student safely, progressively, and in a fun and positive manner.

Debi Taffi- Owner

Debi began taking gymnastics when she was 8 years old and was a competitive gymnast for 15 years in Southern California, receiving many awards and honors. She earned an athletic scholarship to California Polytechnic University at Pomona where she attained a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Business. "Miss Debi" has over 30 years of experience coaching women's gymnastics. It has been a lifelong dream to own her own gym; and now she has achieved that dream. She is a USAG Professional Member, and is USAG Safety and KAT (Kinder Accreditation Training) Certified as well as CPR and first aid certified. Debi monitors all of the programs offered at LKNGA to insure that the quality of education is second to none and she continuously introduces new and innovative programs in order to offer something for everyone in our community. Debi is very well respected among her peers and she cares very deeply for every one of our athletes, working hard to help each one strive to be their best.

Teresa Royko-Owner

Teresa has over 25 years of administrative management experience as well as 13 years experience owning and operating two real estate investment companies. She has been an active volunteer in the local school system and has taught Sunday school and vacation bible school for many years. Teresa always loved gymnastics as a child and although she never competed, she has always been drawn to the sport. Owning the gym with her best friend Debi has been a wonderful way to remain close to the excitement of gymnastics and sports in general. She is a USAG Professional Member and is USAG Safety Certified, CPR and first aid certified.



Kristen Taffi- Manager

Kristen is our operations manager,a progressive coach and our birthday party, kid's night out and events coordinator. She is extremely knowledgeable and versatile. Kristen has been coaching for over 8 years and her passion lies with advanced tumble. Her students and their parents adore Kristen and her teaching methods - she is known for coaching just like her wonderful mother. Kristen is a USAG Professional Member and is USAG Safety Certified. Kristen is CPR and first aid certified and has a degree in business administration. Her love and passion for the business, kids and families shines through her work everyday!

Nicole Flynn
Office Administration/Kinder Instructor
Monkeys Morning Out Leader

Steve Schwabe
Office Administration
Gymnastics Instructor

Amanda Hodgson
Recreational Program Leader
Gymnastics Instructor


Delana Murdock
Gymnastics Instructor


Bryan Ochs
Gymnastics Instructor

Danielle Taffi
Team Coach


Lindsy Wagner
Dance Director / Instructor