Rachel Myers
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Rachel Myers of Seattle, Washington has dedicated nearly a decade to building inclusive Unified programs, first in South Dakota and now at West Seattle High School. A Special Education teacher and Unified Liaison, she has led her school to national recognition as a Unified Champion School and received multiple…
Tim Bauer
Sports: Hometown: Seattle Tim Bauer of Seattle, Washington has been involved with Special Olympics since 2018 and now serves as head coach at West Seattle High School and mentor for the state Youth Activation Committee. A Seattle Public Schools special education teacher, he focuses on building positive and inclusive team environments. He…
Honey Sychtysz
Sports: Hometown: Kent Honey Sychtysz of Kent, Washington has been involved with Special Olympics for two years, coaching Unified Corn Hole, Badminton, Basketball, and Athletics. As a Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant with the Kent School District, she has helped grow the Kentwood High School Unified program to twice its original size,…
Breanna Gentry
Sports: Hometown: Montesano Breanna Gentry of Montesano, Washington has coached Special Olympics since 2008 across numerous sports and currently serves as her team’s Program Coordinator. Inspired by her son’s journey as an athlete, she has dedicated herself to building opportunities that create confidence, growth, and lasting friendships. A former college softball player…
Nicholas Anderson
Sports: Hometown: Kelso Nick Anderson of Kelso, Washington has coached with Longview/Kelso Special Olympics for eight years across soccer, basketball, flag football, and more. He is inspired daily by the resilience and positive spirit of his athletes and takes pride in their steady improvement each season!A dedicated youth sports coach and sports…
Stewart Kunzelman
Sports: Hometown: Kent Stewart Kunzelman of Kent, Washington has coached Unified Sports since 2022, leading teams in cornhole, basketball, and track and field at Kentwood High School. A longtime coach and special education paraeducator, he is passionate about building inclusive, competitive programs where all students feel valued and connected to their school…
Jon Thom
Sports: Hometown: Tenino Jon Thom of Tenino, Washington has spent 18 years serving as a coach, volunteer, and Unified Partner with Special Olympics Washington. A dedicated supporter of our athletes, he values the opportunity to help them be their best while having fun along the way. He is especially proud of his…
Mandy Schumacher
Sports: Hometown: Prosser Mandy Schumacher of Prosser, Washington has worked within Special Olympics for a decade, including three years in Montana and seven years with Special Olympics Washington. She is especially proud of supporting Unified Champion Schools and helping students build friendships and confidence through inclusive programming! Mandy views the USA Games…
Cheyenne Terry
Sports: Hometown: Lacey Cheyenne Terry of Lacey, Washington has been involved with Special Olympics for more than 15 years as a volunteer, Unified Partner, coach, and now Southwest Program Coordinator. She is proud to help create meaningful opportunities for athletes and advance the mission of inclusion. Cheyenne enjoys outdoor activities including hiking,…
Emma Richardson
Sports: Hometown: Tacoma Emma Richardson of Tacoma, Washington has volunteered with Special Olympics since 2019 and joined staff in 2022, now serving as Director of Health Programs. She is also pursuing a Master of Public Health degree while working full-time, focusing on empowering athlete leadership and health equity initiatives. Emma is proud…