Bio

Squires brings with her 10 plus years of cheer experience and over three years of coaching. After a successful high school career, Squires cheered at Thomas More University and was a team captain for two seasons. As captain, Squires led practices, performances and team events, while also supporting community engagement activities and promoting unity and leadership among her fellow athletes. At Thomas More, Squires received the Mid-South Conference Champions of Character honor and the Women's Saints Award. Squires has also spent time as a cheer coach at Ockerman middle school.

"I am honored to be stepping into the role of head cheer coach at Mount Vernon Nazarene University," said Squires. "Cheerleading has been a part of my life since elementary school continuing through high school and into college, and it has shaped so much of who I am today. I also had the privilege of serving as an assistant coach at the middle school level, which deepened my passion for developing athletes not just in skills, but in their confidence and teamwork. I am so excited to bring my experience and enthusiasm to Mount Vernon Nazarene University and to help build a program that represents excellence, spirit, and community."