Meet Samantha O’Malley
Tumblebear Preschool Dept. Leader & Dance Instructor
Samantha brings over 20 years of experience in dance, acro, and tumbling to the studio. A graduate of St. Ambrose University, she helped lead her team to three National Dance Champion titles and earned her degree in Elementary Education, graduating cum laude. When she’s not in the studio, Samantha enjoys life in Orland Park with her fur babies—Sadie the dog and Luci the cat.
New dance student watch a short welcome video of Miss Samantha.
New gymnastics student watch a short welcome video of Miss Samantha.
Miss Samantha’s certifications…
- American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED
- U110: USA Gymnastics Safe Sport
- U112: Tough Coaching or Emotional Abuse: Knowing When the Line Has Been Crossed
- U113: Understanding Safety and Response Policy
- U201: Concussion Safety Protocol
- Ninja Instructor Training
- #500 Fast Track Preschool/Beginner Gymnastics
- PAA Teaching Theory
- Preschool Development Training
- School-Age Progression Training
- Continues her dance education through various workshops and dance clinics
- Background checked