CORE Kids Academy
CORE Kids Academy

About Us

Cora Pedrazzi
Owner and Program Director

CORE Kids Academy

The CORE Kids program was created and developed by Cora Pedrazzi, a physical fitness consultant for over 20 years.

Cora began her career as a full-scholarship gymnast at the University of Maryland and graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology. Since then Cora has been educating children and adults at all levels of ability in gymnastics, motor development, and fitness.

She is certified in:
  • USA Gymnastics Safety (USAG)
  • Movement Lesson Plan Development (MELPD)
  • American Council on Exercise (ACE)
  • Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT)
  • CPR
  • Bosu
Cora has a passion for kids, their motor skill development, and wellness. Her enthusiasm shines through her class instruction and that of her staff. They look forward to helping your children achieve new life skills as CORE Kids Academy.

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Meet the CORE Kids Staff!

Ms. Holly
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Office Manager

Ms. Holly began with CORE Kids Academy in April of 2008 as a part-time administrator and has since become an integral part of the CORE Kids team. Now full-time, she can usually be found behind the front desk. She came to us as a graduate from Christopher Newport University where she earned a B.A. in English with a concentration in Language Arts and a Minor in Psychology. Her passions include reading, writing, Pawleys Island, family, friends, baby-sitting, music, and reducing her carbon footprint.

Coach Elizabeth
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Gymnastics Instructor and Birthday Party Instructor

Coach Elizabeth came to CORE Kids Academy all the way from South Carolina! She has a Masters in Exercise and Sports Science from East Carolina University, and years of experience working in the fields of commercial and corporate fitness, physyiology, and sports. Before moving to Richmond, Elizabeth was the Director of a children's fitness center in South Carolina. Elizabeth is married and has two beautiful children ages 3 and 18 months.  Her passions include working with children, fitness, and her family.