Rachel Davis – Owner
Ms. Rachel is the co-owner of eNeRGy Kidz. She grew up in Henderson NC, where she was a dancer for most of her childhood and teen years and competed with the Ballet Arts All Stars team. She graduated from Meredith College and with a Business Degree. In 1995, she became involved with the sport of gymnastics when she met her husband, Mr. Scott. A fun fact about her is that as a child she didn’t like gymnastics and now, she owns and operates a business with gymnastics as a main component. She is a professional member of USAG with numerous certifications such as Safety Certification, Women’s Gymnastics as well as has a Meet Directors Certification. She has also taken multiple courses provided by USAG as well as attending several continuing education Dance Conferences in NYC for several years on behalf of eNeRGy Kidz. She and her husband Scott have three children. She loves to read, go to the beach and loves to cruise as much as possible.
Scott Davis – Owner
Mr. Scott is the co-owner and of eNeRGy Kidz. He has been involved in the world of gymnastics since he was 15 years of age. In 1990, he became the Boy’s Gymnastic Program Director and the Head Coach for the Boy’s Teams until 2001. In 1997, he was offered a chance to become an owner of the business and in 2001, he took over the Director’s position. He has been an active supporter of Special Olympics throughout the years. In 1995, he was the gymnastics’ coach for the 1995 World Games in New Haven, Connecticut and was a member of the 1999 Special Olympics World Games Management Team. He is a professional Member of USAG with numerous certifications such as Safety certified, Certified Women’s Meet director and other courses to further develop his knowledge. He graduated from NC State University and enjoys camping, cruising with his wife Rachel, going to the beach as well as snow and water skiing.
Morgan Lloyd – Executive Director
Miss Morgan is a 2015 graduate of Meredith College and holds a B.A. in Communication Studies and Dance Studies along with a Certificate in Professional Performance. She was a full-company member of Meredith Dance Theatre (modern-based company) for two years and served as President of the Meredith Jazz & Tap Company her senior year. Morgan had the privilege of performing at the 2015 American College Dance Festival in Maryland and upon graduation was given the Student Leadership award by the dance faculty. Also while at Meredith, she had the privilege of performing in a guest-artist piece by Julia Rhoads (Producing Artistic Director) of Lucky Plush Productions. She has studied dance for 18 years and she was a competitive dancer for seven years. In 2010 she won the title of Miss Dance USA. From time to time she judges and choreographs opening numbers for National Dance Competitions. Miss Morgan is a certified member of Dance Masters of America, Chapter 15-Carolina Dance Masters and is passionate about young dancers! Miss Morgan has been teaching at eNeRGy since 2012, and currently directs our Dance Program and Competitive Dance Company along with running our social media pages and marketing materials.
Taylor O’Donnell – Executive Director
Miss Taylor is a 2015 graduate of Meredith College and holds a Bachelor of Music in Education Degree with a concentration in Vocal Studies and a secondary concentration in Piano Studies along with a K-12 Education Licensure. She was a member of the Meredith College Chorale and student director of the Meredith College Encore Acapella group. Taylor had the privilege of performing and placing second in the NATS Musical Theatre National Competition in 2013. Also while at Meredith, she studied Musical Theatre and Classical Opera in Sansepolcro Italy during the summer of 2012. She has studied voice for 18 years and currently performs music and leads worship in the Raleigh area. Miss Taylor is a certified member of National Association for Music Education and enjoys helping young performers reach their fullest potential on and off the stage! Miss Taylor has been teaching at eNeRGy since 2018, and currently directs our Performing Arts Program and Summer Camps.
Mallory Miller – Preschool Director & Girls’ Gymnastics Team Director
Ms. Mallory is originally from Houston, TX, she began coaching in Texas in 2009 and once relocating to North Carolina, joined us here at eNeRGy Kidz in 2015. She has personal competitive experience in both Artistic Gymnastics & Trampoline & Tumbling. Over the years she has taught parent & tot, independent preschool, as well as Recreational & competitive for Girls Gymnastics/Trampoline and Tumbling. She strongly believes that preschool gymnastics is wildly important to a child’s development, not only physically but cognitively & socially as well. Helping preschoolers achieve those developmental milestones is one of her favorite things in the gym. While Ms. Mallory directs our preschool program, she is also currently Director of our entire Girls Competitive Team program which includes Junior, Xcel, and Optional Gymnasts. She previously led our Compulsory Girls Team from 2017-2022 and now currently leads our Optional Girls Team. For Mallory, the best part of competitive gymnastics is watching the athletes hard work pay off, while also seeing them grow not only in their gymnastics, but personally as well.
Megan Kafer- Special Activities & Performing Arts Director
Ms. Megan is a 2020 Graduate of Meredith College and holds a B.A. in Dance Studies. At Meredith College, Megan was a full company member of Meredith Dance Theatre and spent 2 years on the Meredith Jazz and Tap Company. Her senior year she was elected President of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts and was awarded the Metamorphosis award by the Department of Dance faculty and staff. Megan had the privilege to choreograph and perform in multiple pieces in college as well perform in multiple guest artist pieces through Meredith Dance Theatre and The Meredith Jazz and Tap Company. During and after college, Megan coached the Person High School Drill Team in her hometown for 2 years. Megan found her love and passion for dance at the young age of 2 and began teaching alongside her teachers in high school where she found her passion for teaching and supporting young ones in their childhood. Megan has been teaching here at eNeRGy Kidz since 2021 and is currently teaching Dance and Performing Arts classes as well as preschool gymnastics classes.
Carey Amato – Recreational Gymnastics Director
Ms. Carey has worked at eNeRGy Kidz since 2019. She is the new director of the girls recreational gymnastics program. She participated in gymnastics as a child and started coaching in 2007. Carey has taught a range of levels, from parent-and-tot classes to team, as well as boys, cheer, tumbling, and rhythmic gymnastics. She has also done some judging in both rhythmic and artistic gymnastics. Carey got her BA in physical education and health with a concentration in exercise science from UNCW. She went on to get her MS in physician assistant studies from the Medical University of South Carolina. She now works as a PA in lifestyle medicine, guest lectures at PA programs, and is working on her Doctor of Medical Science degree. In her free time, Carey enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 children, and her pomsky.
Tara Grossweiler – Trampoline and Tumbling Recreational & Team Director
Tara has worked at eNeRGy Kidz since 2011. She grew up in Illinois training numerous hours at The Dance Theatre Of Elgin in both tumbling and various styles of dance. Tara performed in The Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker as party scene child and as the lead polichinelle for three years. In high school she added cheerleading to her schedule, cheering for both her high school team as well as an all-star team that placed 3rd at UCA nationals her senior year. Tara went on to cheer at the University Of Iowa for four years where she received her BA in history with minors in both dance and psychology. In tumbling Tara was a USAG National Champion three times in Tumbling. She was chosen to represent the USA at the David Ward-Hunt Cup in Gillingham, England in 2002 where she placed 2nd, and at the International World Age Groups competition in 2003. Today she likes to spend time running (having completed two marathons and two half marathons) and spending time with her husband and two children.
Benji Stern – Boys’ Gymnastics Team Director
Mr. Benji joined us at eNeRGy Kidz in 2001, he focuses on our Boys Competitive Gymnastics Team program. Benji has been with our eNeRGy family for over 20 years and has served in many roles throughout the facility. He is also a large part of the Men’s gymnastics program in the state, serving as the North Carolina State Chairman since 2005. Mr. Benji grew up in Winston-Salem, NC and attended Appalachian State University. He currently teaches P.E for Wake County Public Schools full-time and is married with two children.
Leanne Addams – eNeRGy Summer Camp Director
Miss Leanne is a 2024 Meredith College graduate. She graduated with her bachelors degree in Psychology. During her time at Meredith she participated in the Meredith College Dance Crew. She has danced for over 15 years. She was a part of the Dance Company at eNeRGy for two years. Miss Leanne has worked at eNeRGy since 2022. Miss Leanne mainly teaches preschool gymnastics and dance. Miss Leanne is currently one of the Summer Camp directors.