Hi, I’m Jenay Martell!
Cheerleading has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up in Massachusetts, I cheered throughout high school and on All-Star teams, where I discovered not only my love for the sport but also the confidence, friendships, and life lessons it provides.
I earned both my Bachelor’s Degree in History and Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning from the University of Massachusetts. As both an educator and coach, I’ve always believed that the greatest lessons happen beyond the classroom. My passion is helping young athletes develop confidence, teamwork, leadership, resilience, and a positive attitude—all while having fun and learning the sport of cheerleading.
From 2018 to 2021, I served as the Head Cheerleading Coach at Wando High School in South Carolina, leading the Varsity Spirit, JV Spirit, and Competition teams. During that time, our competition team earned a Region Championship each year, creating a tradition of excellence and school pride.
In 2021, I founded CheerWorks with one simple goal: to create a welcoming, positive, and high-quality cheerleading program where every child feels encouraged to learn, grow, and succeed. Whether an athlete is stepping onto the mat for the very first time or already has cheer experience, my mission is to help each child build skills, confidence, friendships, and a lifelong love for cheer.
Today, CheerWorks is proudly expanding throughout Rhode Island, and I’m excited to continue sharing my passion with families and helping the next generation of athletes shine—both on and off the mat.
