The Stretch-n-Grow Story
Stretch-n-Grow is the original children’s fitness program and the trusted leader in child enrichment programs with a proven history of providing high-quality, fun, engaging exercise experiences for kids for over three decades.
Stretch-n-Grow was conceived in January of 1992 by Jill and Bob Manly, with a plan to conduct classes on a local level only in their hometown of Galveston, Texas. The simple concept of providing a comprehensive fitness program at an early, impressionable age grew quickly into an impressive world-wide network of dedicated, talented people with the common goal of building a successful organization that has a positive impact on the health and fitness of young children.
Stretch-n-Grow is a family and faith-based company. Jill’s daughter Amanda Cannon Hollowell joined the company shortly after the birth of Jill and Bob’s daughter Megan in July 1992. Amanda currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. Megan graduated from the University of South Florida in 2016 and then joined the Corporate team. She also manages her own Stretch-n-Grow in St. Petersburg, FL. Together, Amanda and Megan continue to carry on Jill and Bob’s legacy as we continue to Stretch-n-Grow!
And here is the “happy ending” to this story: there are now millions of Stretch-n-Grow “Stars” across the United States and around the world learning to enjoy a healthy lifestyle while building a foundation of fitness and well-being!
Stretch-n-Grow of the Triad
Our Teachers
Our teachers are all Certified Youth Fitness Instructors as well as CPR certified. Our energy and enthusiasm really help to set us apart from other programs.
Owner/Director
Jennifer
As the proud owner of Stretch-n-Grow of the Triad, NC, I have been teaching children in childcare centers, preschools, home daycares, and other facilities about the importance of fitness and healthy nutrition since 1997. From only a few students in the beginning, over the last thirty years, we have been privileged to help thousands of children learn about the importance of healthy bodies and healthy minds.
Every Stretch-n-Grow class works on flexibility, balance, coordination, and strength. I believe in the value of children learning about healthy bodies, as well as healthy minds.
We learn all about our muscles and bones, and what foods make us strong. We also emphasize kindness, thoughtfulness, and sharing. My goal for each class is that every child feels confident and strong in their bodies and their minds and has FUN learning about how to be strong and healthy!
I have worked with children of all ages, and in many different settings. But I knew immediately when I started with SNG, that it was my heart! I feel honored to work with all the children in our SNG classes, and to help them begin to build the foundation of lifetime of healthy habits! Thank you for the privilege of working with your children!
Meg
Meg first worked with SNG of the Foothills nearly 12 years ago. Since then, she has worked with children and youth in a variety of positions throughout New England as well as Western North Carolina. Most recently she has served as the youth director to two Winston-Salem Presbyterian churches. She's a mom to an energetic 2-year-old son and is really looking forward to this new opportunity to work with your kids to help them begin to realize their own funtastic fitness potential. When she isn't coaching, she's spending time with her family. Meg loves to bake, read, and rock climb. If she had to pick, she'd choose the beach over the mountains, sour candy instead of chocolate, and sunsets opposed to sunrises.
Teacher
Meg
Teacher