My name is Denise Trujillo and I am the Owner/Director of Stretch-n-Grow of the East Valley. I have worked with children  in several different capacities for over 25 years,. My experience includes working as a nanny, teaching children’s art classes, working with special needs children and teaching children’s fitness and nutrition.

 I became the owner and director of Stretch-n-Grow of the East Valley at the end of 2013, and has been passionate about fighting the growing epidemic of childhood obesity ever since. Previous to this I had worked as a circuit trainer  at a women’s fitness club and taught weight loss and nutrition classes for adults.

I am a certified Youth Fitness Instructor, and am educated in exercise for young children, I am  also certified in CPR and First Aid and Caregiver qualified by the state of Arizona. My coaching staff  and I are continually educated in motor development exercise and nutrition education for young children. 

I have genuine love for children and am dedicated to improving the quality of life for future generations.

My name is  Andrea and I have been dancing since I was 5 years old, primarily in ballet and contemporary. I  graduated from Arizona State University with a BA in Dance in 1998. I previously owned and operated a Dance Fitness studio in Mesa, Arizona, from 1997 until 2002. I also  taught dance as a volunteer at Eastlake Park Recreation in Phoenix, and with Open Dance, an after-school dance program for under-served children, in 2002 through 2004. I trained extensively in mat pilates, yoga based stretch programs, tumbling, conditioning and kinesiology, as well as other cross training throughout the last 15 years.  Currently I teach All Star Gymnastics with Stretch-n-Grow.

My name is coach Tom. I love the outside world, camping, fishing, and sports like football and basketball. I also love to teach kids how to play  sports and to stay hydrated but most of all to have a smile and have fun with all of it. So I hope I can be a coach that kids will love. I teach All Star Sports and Fitness Stars with Stretch-n-Grow

 Hi everyone, I’m Melissa! I’m 23,  born and raised in chandler, currently working as a personal trainer and nutritionist as well as Music Stars and Fitness Stars/Camp Fit Coach with Stretch-n-Grow.  I am very excited to get to know all of you and your kiddos!

 Kelsey is a yoga and dance instructor for Stretch-n-Grow in the East Valley.  She is passionate about teaching and has been a colorguard instructor for local schools since 2014. Kelsey started dancing when she was old enough to walk, and has been invested in the arts ever since! With training in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and contemporary dance styles, she creates diverse and fun routines for her students. Kelsey has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from ASU and loves animals, so you might see kids pretending to be bears or dogs as they participate in her yoga classes. Kelsey is thrilled to be a part of the Stretch-n-Grow team and provide enriching and creative exercises for students.  

   My name is Ms. Jasmine! I’m native to Baltimore, MD., and have been involved in dance and the arts nearly all my life. I have performed in local plays and commercials, modeled on runways and in print ads, and danced in many concerts. At age three, I started dancing but it wasn’t until age five that I began formal training including gymnastics, ballet, jazz, tap, modern, musical theatre, Latin, African and liturgical/ praise dance. My teaching experience started as an early teen at church working with children and youths through dance then progressed to completing a BFA in dance from Stephens College of Columbia, MO. in 2009. Shortly after university, I moved to the Phoenix, AZ. area where I’ve been living for several years. I hope to continue following my passion for dance and the arts by offering my knowledge, skills, jazzy personality and faith to my work leading the next generation of faithful dance/ arts enthusiast in the Valley of the Sun. Currently, I teach Dance and Music Stars at Stretch-n-Grow.