Justina Teale
Director of Spirit Programs
Office Phone: 803.947.2113
Email: Justina.Teale@newberry.edu
Department: Department of Athletics
Degrees:
M.S. | Newberry College (2022)
B.S. | Lander University (2017)
Bio:
Teale attended Lander University in Greenwood, where she was a part of the Cheerleading team for four years and obtained several leadership positions across her campus. Prior to Lander, she attended Barnwell High School where she received All-American honors at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and London's New Year's Day Parade.
Teale has extensive leadership skills. She served as an instructor for over 200 high school and middle school athletes for the Universal Cheerleaders Association, where she focused on mentoring and enhancing the skills of young athletes across the Southeast. Her positive attitude towards guiding young athletes has shaped her ability to lead a team. She also has experience in coaching as head JV Coach for AC Flora High School, where she was in charge of organizing and implementing training strategies to further enhance the skills of the competitors.
In May 2024, she was promoted from head cheerleading coach to director of spirit programs, a role in which she oversees both the cheer and dance teams.
