Coach Ron comes to us with 14+ years of coaching experience. He has been the Ridge Activity Center Basketball Camp Coach for 3 years now running our Summer and Winter camps. 

He has been a coach to teams and leading training with North Sound Titans, Seattle Future and Jackson HS feeder select. Most recently he was the training director and boys director for Washington Swarm. He is currently the North City AAU girls director as well as assistant coach for Elite prep HS travel team.

Coach Jadyn has been working for the Ridge Christian Academy & Ridge Activity Center combined for three years. She is a full-time Preschool teacher and leads our Basketball & All Star Athletes Summer Camp. 

She is a dual sport collegiate athlete who played both tennis and basketball in college. She is still actively playing basketball at Bellevue College, pursuing her BA in early education. 

Her passion is to teach and lead young children to help grow and succeed in their sport as well as academically.

Regis passionate about coaching young soccer enthusiasts! With 15 years of experience playing and coaching soccer, he’s honed my skills in fostering teamwork, building confidence, and developing individual talents. His coaching style is all about creating a fun, supportive environment where every player feels valued and motivated to improve. Whether it’s teaching basic skills or strategizing for game day, he’s dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential both on and off the field.

Sharon is married with three active boys, ages 16, 10 and 6! They also have 8 birds and a 3 year old Labrador named Mango! 

She has always had a love for Arts & Crafts, but was really rooted when she partnered with Volunteers of America to host birthday parties for kids in transition housing where she would plan parties, make items and decorate different party themes with various arts and crafts! Sharon loves to build classes that are challenging yet fun, and wants to empower kids to use their imagination that extends to their personality! She is a certified Kreativ Dance Fit instructor, so you can trust that her kreativ-ITY is one to set your eyes on! She is the Ridge Activity Center, Parent’s Night Out Arts and Craft Teacher, and a  Kids Sports Club Teacher for ages 2 – 5 for the school (Ridge Christian Academy) and for the public. 

This will be her second year teaching at our camps and excited to explore with all the campers their creativity this summer!

Katie’s passion is teaching children to love art. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art and Graphic Design and has been a Preschool teacher for 9 years. She is the Ridge Christian Academy Elementary Art Teacher. 

She has a wonderful husband of 21 years and is a mom to 3 wonderful boys. Giving students confidence in their abilities and watching them grow in their skills is always first and foremost for Katie. Growing up, she had so many wonderful mentors that encouraged my love of art and now it’s her turn to instill this same love into her students!

As a second year STEAM teachers, Hailey has passion for science and her dedication to teaching STEAM to kids. Her role as a lead STEAM teacher during summer and winter camps showcases her commitment to making learning enjoyable and engaging for children. It’s evident that she takes pleasure in guiding different age groups through hands-on activities, fostering a love for science, and witnessing the joy of discovery in the children she teaches. Hailey’s involvement in STEAM education not only contributes to the intellectual development of the students but also plays a crucial role in inspiring the next generation of scientists and innovators. Her enthusiasm and ability to make learning fun likely have a positive impact on the children’s attitudes toward science!

Chloe is the Director of the Genesis Program at Kollective8 Arts Studio and also the Ridge Activity Center’s Assistant Manager. Shehas been dancing for 20 years and teaching for 4 years in many different styles including Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary. Chloe is a devout believer, who strives to leave a positive long lasting impact on those who encounter her leading with grace and an abundance of love. Her mission is to support and facilitate growth in the lives of the people around her, but her greatest joy is being of service in her community by doing the thing she loves most, which is of course dancing! Chloe is actively leading, mentoring and educating both youths and adults to become the best versions of themselves while enjoying every second of it.

Miss Julie is currently attending Northwest University majoring in Music Ed. She has trained with professional voice instructors and is trained in classical piano. As a music major, she has worked as an elementary music teacher in Japan and led an after school music programs. She is currently a member of the Northwest University Choralons. Julie has been one of our EnRIDGEment Piano & Voice Teachers and has a passion for dance and has trained in ballet since she was young. This will be her second year as Summer Camp Ballet Teacher!