Directors
Jenna Imergoot , Founder and Executive Director
Jenna Imergoot is the Founder and Executive Director of BreakDown STL. She started BreakDown STL in 2006 after realizing her vision to make a positive impact in the current youth culture. Jenna’s past experiences of being a professional dancer gave her the opportunity to work on several professional sets, which gave her the artistic background she needed to make BreakDown STL a successful team. She also has 20+ years of experience in working with teens as a high school coach and youth leader. Jenna is thrilled to be combining her gifts, life experiences and enthusiasm for the youth in this capacity. Her passion is to inspire, grow and encourage young people to strive for excellence as they pursue their goals in life. Her desire is to share TRUTH with young people so they are better equipped to make healthy life choices that will shape their character, integrity and self worth.
Terri Kraham , Advancement Director
Terri Kraham is the Advancement Director of BreakDown STL. She believes that by educating, empowering and lifting up today’s youth that they will be able to realize their true potential, take ownership of their lives and become our future leaders, world changers and mentors of tomorrow. For the past 10+ years she has dedicated her life to impacting the youth. She has worked for a larger youth based non-profit, driving in revenue, managing campaigns, coordinating signature fundraising events, working closely with a large board of directors and using her creative talent to work on advertising and PR. She spent many years working with various school districts and has owned and operated her own youth based small business, bringing entrepreneurial skills to the organization as well. With three future world changers of her own, a supportive husband and a passion for the youth of our nation, she is excited to be a part of an organization that is changing lives every day and inspiring, impacting and giving hope to our youth.
Maggie Heinemann , Dance Director
Maggie Heinemann is the Dance Director of BreakDown STL. She is currently a student at Lindenwood University and is thrilled to be a part of BreakDown STL. She is excited to relay the important message of abstinence through one of her biggest passions – dance. She has danced for various teams and companies, including the Charmette Star’s of Tomorrow, Westminster’s Varsity Dance Team, BreakDown STL, and the National Champion Lion Line Dance Team. Maggie has thoroughly enjoyed pursuing her desire to educate today’s teens about the harmful ramifications that result from sexual promiscuity. She wishes to share the message of truth and freedom.
Matt Hoffmann , Tech Director
Matt Hoffmann is the Technical Director of BreakDown STL. He brings energy and a passion for excellence to the already stellar BreakDown team. Formerly a Youth Pastor, Matt has come face to face with the relationship pressures teens must deal with everyday. Matt understands the value of truth when combating society’s lies. He has been a Creative Arts Pastor for over 9 years, which has given him an understanding of the critical relationship between behind-the-scene tech and onstage performers as well as invaluable experience working with various types of multi-media. You will often hear Matt say “the truth must be presented clearly if it is to be understood.” He is the proud husband of his high school sweetheart, Laura.
Staff
David Aslin , Intern
David Aslin is thrilled to continue volunteering for BreakDown STL. After serving as an actor since 2009 and as last year’s Male Drama Captain, he is now one of the Summer Interns. He mainly focuses on drama development while also emphasizing on general team development. In the fall, he will head to the University of Missouri to study business. David is excited to be given the opportunity to devote his time to such a worth-while program.
Kristin Blechle , Intern
Kristin is studying Public Relations at Missouri State University and is very excited for the opportunity to work with BreakDown STL this summer. She is passionate about God and music, and she loves working with high school students. She can’t wait to see what BreakDown STL will do in her life and the lives of others this year!
Ashlie Grantham , Intern
Ashlie is 19 years old; she has been with BreakDown STL for 3 years. She is getting ready to start her first year of college and will be going to a local community college to take a few basic classes. She is very active in her church and especially her youth group. She is also extremely blessed to be on the team this year and can’t wait to see how God is going to work through the team this year!
Actors
Matt Behr , Actor
Matt Behr is a senior at Francis Howell High School, and this is his first year on BreakDown STL. He is a wrestler and an FCA leader at his school. He is an intern at his church, Calvary Church, for children’s ministry and loves to teach kids the good news of the forgiveness found in Christ. He wants to serve his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in any way possible. He is incredibly excited for the possibility of helping other teenagers change for the better.
Megan Broadfield , Actor, Co-Captain
Meagan Broadfield is currently a senior at Fort Zumwalt South High School and is the president of her school’s Student Council as well as a Senior Class Officer. She is very involved in her church youth group, and she enjoys acting in plays and skits at her church, as well as working with children in the nursery on Sunday mornings. Meagan feels blessed to be a part of BreakDown STL and to have such an incredible opportunity to use her gifts to shine God’s light to so many high school students. She is eager to see how God will work through her this year to impact the lives of others.
Dominic Franceschelli , Actor
Dominic is a sophomore at Westminster Christian Academy where he enjoys playing soccer, track and golf. His extracurricular activities include acting classes, guitar lessons, community theatre, reffing select soccer and playing more golf. Dominic is involved in two different Bible studies with classmates and friends, and he attends his church youth group at E-Free. Dominic is very excited for his first year on BreakDown STL. He hopes that it will bring him closer in his walk with God, inspire others to make healthy life choices, and allow him to make some new friends along the way.
Brooks Gerrity , Actor
Brooks is a sophomore at Marquette High School and is entering his first year on the team as an actor. He enjoys basketball and golf and is part of both teams at his school. By joining BreakDown STL he hopes to change the lives of many teens and help them make smart choices as they go through the hardships and challenges of being a teen. As the year progresses Brooks can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for the future and what he’ll do through him by being a part of BreakDown STL!
Brooke Hankins , Actor
Brooke Hankins is currently a junior at Fort Zumwalt North High School. She is the President of ITS (International Thespian Society) at her school and is also very involved the choir program. This is Brooke’s first year on the BreakDown STL team and she is extremely excited to see what God is going to do this year. She is so blessed to be a part of this team and is so thankful to God and the BreakDown STL leaders and team for the opportunity to serve, act and grow along-side them.
Adam Johnson , Actor
Adam Johnson is currently a student at Lafayette High School where he plays Cross Country. He loves to spend time with his friends and family. Through past events in his life, his relationship with Jesus has gotten closer and stronger. He participates in BreakDown STL so that he can help to turn teen’s lives around, just like the people in his life helped him turn his life around.
Angelina Kelly , Actor
Angelina Kelly is in high school and going on her third exciting year with BreakDown STL. She enjoys playing sports like soccer and field hockey. She is also talented at singing and playing the piano. Angelina loves spending time with her friends and family. The most important relationship she has is with Jesus. He has helped her through some downfalls in her life and she knows He will always protect, guide and love her. She knows the Lord will always lead her in the right direction and provide for her. Angelina is eager to see what God has in store for her this year with BreakDown STL!
Patrick Ross , Actor
Patrick is currently a senior at Fort Zumwalt South High School, and this is his very first year on the team. He is involved in concert and chamber choir at his school as well. He is very involved with the theatre program, and he has been associated with all but one play throughout his high school career. He spends the majority of his free time writing songs and playing local shows with his band. He is extremely excited to use his passion in a way that he has never used it before; to change lives. God has blessed him with this opportunity and all of his fellow team members.
Ali Spry , Actor
Ali Spry is a Renaissance student at Lafayette High School and is an active member in her school’s Student Council. At school she loves playing lacrosse and singing in her school’s choir. Outside of school you will find Ali acting, modeling, or spending time with her family and friends. She is so thankful that GOD has given her the opportunity to join a wonderful team like Breakdown STL. Ali is very excited to be a new team member on Breakdown STL to help spread a positive influence to other high school students.
Mitchell Swaringim , Actor
Mitchell is currently a sophomore at Fort Zumwalt North High school. He Has a deep passion for his music as well as teens struggling with the social issues discussed in BreakDown STL. He is very involved with his community. He also feels that BreakDown STL is more of a blessing than he could have ever imagined and is excited about the years to come and the teens yet to be reached.
Becca Weitzel , Actor
Becca is currently a sophomore at Eureka High School. This will be her first year on BreakDown STL. She is also actively involved in The Eureka Theatre Company, Student Council and her school’s Show Choir. Outside of school, she loves to be with her huge family and to hang out with friends. Her best friend is Jesus Christ and she is beyond excited to show his love through this organization. She wants to thank God for letting her express such an important message through music and acting. Becca is thrilled to be a part of the BreakDown family this year and can’t wait to see lives changed in her generation.
Spencer Whaley , Actor
Spencer Whaley is a junior at Fort Zumwalt South High School. He’s the starting center on the Varsity football team. He also wrestles and throws discus. He’s a very hard worker and accepts any challenge without question. This is his first year on the BreakDown STL team. He’s also the FCA leader at his school and goes to Morning Star Church. He willingly takes any chance he gets to spread the good news of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He believes being on this team is an amazing opportunity to share what he believes in a fun, upbeat kind of way. He hopes the things BreakDown STL talks about will encourage and inspire the teens of his generation.
Henry Wynd , Actor, Co-Captain
Henry is an Actor and the Male Drama Captain. He is 16 years old and this is his second year on the team. He is a junior at Marquette High School, where he is very involved. During his sophomore year, he helped start a bible study and a prayer group at Marquette. Henry is a varsity soccer player; a midfielder and a defenseman. Henry is also a big member and a strong leader in his youth group at Windsor Crossing. His leadership qualities have been evident ever since he was younger. This summer, he has been selected to be a part of the Lead222 conference in Houston, one of four chosen in Saint Louis. Henry is looking forward to yet another promising year on BreakDown and cannot wait to spread the good word!
Dancers
Carly Deranja , Dancer
Carly Deranja is currently a sophomore at Eureka High School. She enjoys being on her school’s varsity dance team, Golden Line, and partaking in a variety of classes at Renee Johnsons Dance Studio, where she has been dancing since age three. Outside of dance, Carly enjoys being with family, friends and the BreakDown STL cast. This young lady is excited to begin her second year as a dancer on BreakDown STL, as she looks forward to making an impact on today’s youth. She can’t wait to see what the lord has waiting for her, and she hopes to connect with Him at a deeper level by being a part of this organization. She is thankful that her gift of dance can be used in such a great way through the BreakDown STL message!
Reagan Imergoot , Dancer/Actor
Reagan is thrilled to be returning as a veteran BreakDown STL dance team member and also debuting this year as an actor on the drama team. She has seen countless lives positively impacted since her mom started BreakDown STL in 2006. Reagan feels honored to be a part of an organization that really is making a positive difference in the youth culture. A sophomore at Eureka High School, she is a member of the award winning Varsity Golden Line and Lacrosse team. Reagan is excited for a great year on the MPA (Midwest Performing Arts) Competitive Dance Team.
Anna Molengraft , Dancer
Anna Molengraft is currently a sophomore at Eureka High School and is very proud to be a new member of BreakDown STL as a dancer. She is starting her second year as a member of Eureka’s Varsity Golden Line dance team. Anna started dancing at the age of four and danced competitively for Renee Johnson’s Dance Studio for several years. She is excited to use dance as a form of expression and communication in helping others make positive choices. She thanks God for giving her the chance to help make a difference in so many different people’s lives!
Sydney Ockerhausen , Dancer
Sydney is a junior at Lafayette High School and is a member on its Varsity Escadrille Dance team. She has been on the dance team at LHS since her freshman year and on Varsity since her sophomore year. Sydney loves performing on stage and continues to take dance classes at Renee Johnson’s Dance Studio. Volunteering is also a large part of her life. She teaches Sunday school in the five year old classroom at St. Louis Family Church. She also works its vacation Bible school, JUMP, each year and is hoping to one day to travel to Africa on a mission trip. When the chance came to dance and spread the powerful message of God, she was thrilled to tryout and join the BreakDown STL team. Influencing teens to make positive choices when dealing with challenging topics in relatable ways, not be sidetracked and ruined with temptations of this world, is what Sydney believes that God has blessed BreakDown STL the ability and obligation to do. She is privileged to be a member of this significant team.
Christina Quarternik , Dancer
Christina has been training in dance for 12 years now and is very excited to be able to be part of a program that allows her to share such a great message through doing something she loves. Christina has done the majority of her training at Dance Inc., and has been on the competitive team, Midwest Performing Arts (MPA), for 6 years now. This will be Christina’s second year on the dance team at Eureka High School. Christina is looking forward to the upcoming year with BreakDown STL and all the memories to be made, fun to be had and all the ways God will be using her.
Meg Rasche , Dancer, Captain
Meg Rasche is a senior at Westminster Christian Academy and has loved to dance, sing, and perform her entire life. She is currently on her school’s Varsity Dance Team as captain and enjoys using her gifts for God’s glory in school and select soccer. Meg has been dancing at GSPDC for over 15 years and has been a part of their competition group for 5 years. She has performed in many different productions at the Muny Opera such as Peter Pan and Godspell. Most of all, Meg is excited that the message of BreakDown STL corresponds with what she believes in. She is passionate to be a part of this life changing message.
Katie Torretta , Dancer
Katie Torretta is a junior at Marquette High School this year. She is excited to be on Varsity Mystique for a second year! Katie has been dancing for 13 years and loves every part of it. She enjoys singing, playing soccer and spending time with family and friends. God has played a very important role in her life, helping her every step of the way. She feels blessed to be a part of BreakDown STL and can’t thank her family or friends enough for everything they have done to support her!
Speakers
Sam Hand
Sam is honored to serve in the capacity of male speaker for BreakDown STL. He is passionate about this role with BreakDown STL as he has seen first hand the pain and heartache unhealthy choices can cause in a student’s life. Sam currently is on staff at Momentum Church in Columbia, IL where he serves as Student Pastor. He is the proud husband of Tessa and Daddy to Elijah and Caroline.
Tech Crew
Luke Bring , Tech Crew
Luke Bring is a junior at Lafayette High School. He is involved with STUCO and Track and Field in the spring as a pole-vaulter. He likes playing soccer outside of school. He also likes hanging with family and friends, and he plays the drums and enjoys all genres of music. He can’t wait for what BreakDown STL has in store for him.
Alexander Hammonds , Tech Lead
Alexander Hammonds is a sophomore at Waterloo High School, working his best to succeed. Outside of school, he enjoys volunteering at his church, hanging out with friends and spending time with his family. He regularly attends Momentum Church in Columbia, Illinois and loves to help out however he can with his church and the people around him. He is responsible for sound and lighting for his youth group, TwentyFourSeven, and also leads the visual effects for his church. In addition to those responsibilities, he volunteers in Momentum’s Kid ministry working with children from Kindergarten through 4th grade. Above all else, Alexander strives to grow in his relationship with his God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He feels that the only way to cultivate this relationship is with TIME; so, as much as he wants to use his talents to glorify God, it is not to the sacrifice of his time with God.
Joey Sack , Tech Crew
This is Joey’s first year on the BreakDown STL team. Joey is very excited to be a part of BreakDown STL as a tech team crew member. He has always been interested in tech, and when he saw BreakDown STL at Eureka High School he knew it would be a great opportunity. Joey is a junior at Eureka High School. He is also working at Six Flags this summer. He is very involved with his youth group at his church, Windsor Crossing, where he sometimes does tech on youth nights. Joey is looking forward to making a lot of new friends on the BreakDown team and also to be a part of a great organization that shows teens positive ways to live.
Stage Crew
Tara Anne Deskin , Stage Assistant
Tara Anne Deskin is a sophomore at Lafayette High School. She is very active in her school’s athletics; she participates in Field Hockey, Swimming, and Soccer. Tara also plays on a select club soccer team all year round. She is a part of her school’s Freshmen Mentors, Sophomore Advisory, and Renaissance. When she isn’t busy with school events and games, she attends Ascension youth group at Windsor Crossing and enjoys spending countless hours with her friends. This upcoming year will be Tara’s first year with BreakDown STL. She is so excited to be part of the team, and she is ready to help make an impact on others lives like the show did on her when they came to her school this past year!
Kara Schrand , Stage Manager
Kara Schrand is a junior at Fort Zumwalt North High School. She is very active as a co-section leader in the Panther Pride Marching Band playing the mellophone and playing the piano in the jazz band. She is a National Honor Society member and swims for the Lady Panthers. Outside of school, Kara tutors for the middle school jazz band, volunteers at the Crisis nursery, participates in Venture Crew and loves her weekly senior high youth group. She brings a passion for Christ and a desire to be a positive force for sexual and moral purity to the BreakDown STL team. She can’t wait to see how God will use her to help bring the BreakDown message to others.
Creative Team
Olivia Raney , Creative Team
Olivia Raney is currently a junior at Marquette High School. She’s involved in her school’s soccer, debate and theatre teams, and she is an avid amateur photographer. She’s looking forward to helping change society through BreakDown’s great message and she is excited for her first year with BreakDown’s family. She’s also honored to be on the creative team and hopes to continue to contribute to the growth of BreakDown STL and help to show her peers the beauty of living in freedom, not fear.