Linda Rae Chappell - Head Cheerleader
Linda Rae has been cheering for over 50 years and was the founder of the Dynamic Cheerleaders Association, former Director of the Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders and Spirit Director for William Jewell College. SpiritWorks Founder & President Linda is the Queen of Spirit Presents, Sunshine and Spirit.
Jesse Shroyer - Camp Director/Choreographer
Jesse has been teaching camps with SpiritWorks since 2004 and is our in house yogi. You can find her behind the scenes on camp coordination, choreography and leading our campers through intentional communication exercises. Jesse is a beam of light who always appreciates a high five or hug!
Maddi Aston - Social Media Pro/Choreographer
Maddi runs all things social media for SpiritWorks and can usually be found dreaming about donuts. Maddi has been with SpiritWorks since 2014 and her great big heart loves helping athletes achieve more than they thought possible. We love Maddi’s creativity! She is also a legacy as her Mom worked for Linda in DCA days - how fun!!!
Kalena Pana - Staffer / Choreographer
Kalena or “KP” as we all know her has been with SpiritWorks Cheer since 2017 and is the Head Cheer Coach at Mid-American Nazarene University in Olathe, KS. KP is from Kanoehe, Hawaii and came to Mid America to cheer. She is an integral part of our fun having at SpiritWorks and excels at team building. KP brings the joy to all she does and her passion for cheer is contagious!
Jonas Pippit - Staffer / Master Stunter
Jonas or “Pippi” as he’s called at camp has been with SpiritWorks since 2018. Pippi plays football and cheers at Mid-American Nazarene University in Olathe, KS. Pippi is super creative and is well known for his “Pippi pyramids” he choreographs at camps. He is an excellent communicator and his heart brings so much love and joy to every camp he does. Pip-Pip….HOORAY!!!!
You can meet more our staff by checking out our social media channels like Instagram!