History


Christian and Jessica Wilkey, both highly competitive gymnasts, have been involved with the sport of gymnastics for the past 24 years and are using their success and experience to shape and develop all of the programs at Wilkey’s Gymnastics. Christian and Jessica's knowledge and expertise have enabled many athletes to compete at the state, regional, national, and collegiate level.

Staff



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Jaclyn Taylor
Director - Prep Optional
Jackie was a highly competitive gymnast for 10 years and has been involved with the sport of gymnastics for the past 24 years.  Her coaching career began 12 years ago teaching classes to beginner children and progressed to collegiate coaching for the past 4 years at MIT.  An assistant coach at MIT, she was part of a team that broke multiple school records, produced many National award-winning athletes, and qualified the entire team to Division III Nationals last season breaking a school record placing fifth.  On her return to club gymnastics at Wilkey’s, Jackie is the head coach of the prep-optional team.  No matter what level Jackie is coaching, her desire is to always drive her athletes to be the best they can be in a fun, safe and organized atmosphere.  Her background also includes dance, cheerleading and choreography.  She is a graduate of UMASS Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management.  She is a full-time marketing coordinator at Skanska USA Building Inc., and in her spare time enjoys spending time with her family and friends.







Melissa Perritano
Team Coach Level 5, 6, 7
Choreographer, Class Instructor
Missy was a highly competitive gymnast for 12 years and has been involved with the sport of gymnastics for the last 24 years. Her experience as a Level 10 gymnast has enabled her to really connect with her athletes. From traveling to competitions throughout the United States, she learned abut friendships, hardships, good sportsmanship, trust, and time management. Missy looks forward to sharing all that she has learned about the sport with all her gymnasts. Missy loves spending all of her free time with her beautiful daughter, Isabella Maria.













Kerri Piantedosi
Team Coach Level 4
Choreographer, Class Instructor
Kerri has been coaching gymnastics for the past 12 years.  She was a highly competitive gymnast and cheerleader for 10 years.   Kerri has been involved with
the sport(s) of Gymnastics, Cheerleading, and Dance for the past 24 yrs, not only as a competitor, but as a coach and choreographer!  Kerri enjoys being the head coach of the Level 7 Teams at Wilkey’s Gymnastics!  In her free time, Kerri loves to spend time with family and friends.














Michelle Niestepski
Team Coach Level 7, Class Instructor
Michelle is a former competitive gymnast.  Recently she received her English PHD from the University of Rhode Island.  Michelle also teaches at Northeastern University.  She loves coaching her level 7 team girls as well as her 2 hour program.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.













































Lyndsey Capra
Class Instructor
Lyndsey is a Senior at Lowell High School.  She has been involved with gymnastics for the past 14 years. Lyndsey is a Level 10 at Wilkey's Gymnastics.  She enjoys teaching her classes on Wednesdays.   In her free time, she enjoys shopping and hanging out with her friends.















Kyle Redmond
Team Coach Prep-optional Novice, Class Instructor
Kyle is a Sophomore at Umass Lowell.  She has been involved with gymnastics for the past 14 years. Kyle is in her fourth season with Wilkey’s.  She teaches classes as well as our newest team, Prep-optional Novice.   In her free time, she enjoys shopping and hanging out with her friends.













Jade Noonan
Class Instructor
Jade is a Sophomore at UMass Lowell.  She was a Level 9 Junior Olympic Eastern Qualifier.  Jade enjoys teaching her classes at Wilkey's.  She is also a competitive cheerleader for Celebrity Cheer.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.















Michael Mennella
Class Instructor
Michael is a former highly competitive USAG gymnast. Michael is a Sophomore at Middlesex Community College. He is in his fifth season with Wilkey's Gymnastics and enjoys teaching his classes. In his free time, Mike enjoys working out at the gym.















Heather Martinelli
Team Coach Prep-optional intermediate,  Class Instructor
Heather is in her Senior year at UMass Lowell.  She competes for UML's cheerleading team and has been involved with gymnastics for the past 12 years.  Heather enjoys teaching her classes, as well as the prep-optional novice, prep intermediate, and Level 4 teams at Wilkey's. 














Kendra Hague
Team Coach Hot Shots, Class Instructor
Kendra has been teaching gymnastics and cheerleading for the past 12 years. She was a highly competitive cheerleader and diver and competed at the state, regional, and national level. Kendra is also a supervisor at UPS and teaches dance at 5-6-7-8. She loves spending her free time with her cousin Gracie Belle.














Kaitlyn Saba
Class Instructor
Kaitlyn is a Sophomore at UMass Lowell.  She is a former level 9 competitive gymnast for Wilkey's Gymnastics.  Kaitlyn enjoys teaching her classes at Wilkey's.  In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and shopping.













Emily Lowenstein
Class Instructor
Emily is a Fresman at Andover High School.  She competes for Wilkey's prep-optional intermediate team.  She will also compete on the Andover High School Gymnastics Team this winter.  Emily loves teaching her classes.  In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her friends and her sisters.

Office Staff








Nadine Wilkey
Office Manager
Nadine or "Nanni" is the proud mother of owner, Christian Wilkey. Nanni has been involved with the sport of gymnastics for the past 16 years. Nanni resides in Lowell with her husband, Fred, and their 2 cats, Princess Leia and Princess Gremlin. She has 3 daughters, Jennifer, Heather, Shannon, and another son Jonathan. Nanni is Wilkey’s fashion coordinator for all teams and classes. In her free time, she likes to tap dance and shop.













Jennifer Mendes
Office Manager
Jennifer is the proud sister of owner, Christian Wilkey.   Jen also is the tax account for Bickford’s Corporate Office in Brighton, MA.  Jennifer has a 6 year old daughter, Alexis, a future Olympian; and has another beautiful daughter, Abigail Nadine Mendes.   In her spare time, she enjoys shopping and spending time with her husband, Scott.