In the frenzy that is snack time, only a few of the kids noticed that an Olympic gold medalist was standing in the opposite corner of the room. Every Thursday, Mentor TennisSee invites a special guest to come speak, and last week’s special guest was gymnast Shawn Johnson.
Once everyone settled into their seats with protein pretzels in one hand and apple juice in the other, Hana Betts, Mentor TennisSee’s Director, and Nancy House, the Deputy Director, introduced Johnson to the Knowledge Academy students.
Johnson is from Iowa, where she grew up an only child. As a little kid, she was always climbing around her house, jumping off cabinets and tables.