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Spirit Coordinator - Kaneidra Everson Loyola alum Kaneidra Everson serves as the Ramblers' spirit coordinator. She earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in criminal justice and was a four-year member of the Varsity Dance Team, including three years as captain. After completing her undergraduate studies, she was asked to join the Loyola coaching staff to continue leading the spirit programs toward a great future. Kaneidra worked for Universal Dance Association (UDA/Varsity Spirit Corporation) as a head instructor in the Midwest territory and continues to work for the company as a competition judge on both the regional and national level. She also works as a freelance choreographer for dance teams across the country. In her 11th year with the Loyola Spirit Programs, Kaneidra is also a Tactical Analyst at the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Dance Team Coach - Kate Sandy Kate Sandy is in her first season as the coach of Loyola's Dance Team. A graduate of the University of Iowa, where she majored in communication studies and dance, Sandy was a four-year member and two-year captain of the Hawkeyes' Dance Team. An instructor for Universal Dance Association, Sandy continues to judge competitions and work staff tryouts for the company. She also actively choreographs for high schools in both Illinois and Iowa. Kate has been the technique coach for the nationally ranked Lake Forest High School dance team for the past three seasons, working with both the varsity and junior varsity squads. She is excited to bring her love of coaching and dance to the collegiate level! Cheer Coach - Valerie Ruiz Valerie Ruiz is in her first season as the coach of the Loyola Cheer Team. A graduate of DePaul University with a bachelor's degree in advertising and public relations, she established the first all-girl cheerleading squad in 2005 and served as a four-time team captain for the Blue Demons. Since then, Valerie has judged numerous cheer team tryouts and has helped local schools host cheer clinics. Ruiz has choreographed cheer routines for various high school teams and has worked as a gymnastics instructor at the Midwest Olympic Training Center in Saint John, Ind.
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