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Mary Beth Muncie
, Head Cheer Coach

Mary Beth Muncie is a 2000 graduate of New Albany High School, where she was involved in many clubs and organizations including The Pride of New Albany Band , the High School Choir, and the New Albany High School Musical.

In 2004, Mary Beth graduated from Mississippi State University. She has been Director of Choirs for New Albany High School and New Albany Middle School since 2008. She has been the choreographer for the New Albany High School Musical for 10 years and has served as Assistant Director for 3 years. Mary Beth is married to Jim Muncie.


Jessica Gray, Coach

Jessica Allen Gray is a 1997 graduate of East Union Attendance Center and a 2004 graduate of Northeast Mississippi Community College where she obtained an associate’s degree in Nursing. Coach Gray is certified in Heartsaver CPR and BLS, AED, as well as a first aid instructor.

She is in her third year at New Albany Middle School serving as the school nurse, and second year as head cheer coach.

Jessica is married to Brad Gray and together they have two children, Chloe Beth, 3, and Jake, 9. They live in Hickory Flat.


Neely Robertson, Assistant Cheer Coach, NAHS

Neely Robertson is a 1995 graduate of New Albany High School. During her four years, she was involved in many clubs and organizations. Neely was a Varsity cheerleader and served as Co-captain her junior year, and Captain her senior year. She cheered and danced in the New Year’s Day parade in London after receiving All Star Cheerleader at UCA camp.

In 1999, Neely graduated with an Elementary Education degree from the University of Mississippi. During her time at Ole Miss, she was on the Rebelette dance team and cheered on the Ole Miss Pom Squad. Neely has been teaching Kindergarten and First grade since 1999. Neely continued her education and received her National Board Certification in 2005 and her Master’s Degree in 2007 in Curriculum and Instruction. Neely is married to Chris Robertson and they have two daughters, Bailey, age 6 and Logan Lee age 3.


Kate Swords, Assistant Cheer Coach NAMS

Kate Swords has been teaching the Intellectually Gifted at New Albany Middle School since 2007. Kate is a 2007 graduate of Blue Mountain College with a degree in English Education and holds a gifted teaching endorsement from the University of Mississippi. Kate is married to Kyle Swords and they have three daughters.