Meet Our Staff
Claire Christian
Owner/Head Coach
Claire received instruction from Cindy Ramsey for the duration of her competitive career. During that time, she won many state and regional titles, and placed in the top 10 in multiple advanced national events.
Along with being an accomplished individual and team competitor, Claire was a UCF Majorette and served as Captain for 3 of her 4 years. While at UCF, she learned from Lynann Hudson and Cindy McIntire, which further expanded her twirling and teaching style. In 2024, Claire deepened her involvement and commitment to baton twirling by becoming registered as an NBTA judge.
In addition to baton twirling, Claire has an educational background in positive youth development, psychology, and family studies. She uses this expertise to support baton twirling students as they navigate the challenges of performance anxiety, coping with stress, team dynamics, and personal goal setting. Claire believes that Flare Baton Team has the responsibility to help children become not only great baton twirlers, but great people.
Brad Christian
Manager
Brad met Claire while studying finance the University of Central Florida (UCF). Although Brad wasn’t involved during Claire’s competitive twirling career, he developed a deep appreciation for the sport while watching her lead as captain of the UCF Majorettes. After their marriage in 2023, Brad became increasingly involved in supporting Claire’s coaching and judging efforts.
Today, Brad helps manage the program’s operations through website management, communications, marketing, score tracking, event coordination, and anything else needed behind the scenes to help the program thrive.
Outside of Flare Baton Team, Brad works in property management with the title of Regional Operations. He previously held roles in the securities industry as a registered broker, specializing in Alternative Investments at Raymond James Financial and later at a fintech startup.
Rhiannon Sharpe
Coach
Rhiannon first began twirling at age 3, and took lessons from Penny Jankowski and Cindy Ramsey. Dedicated to becoming the best twirler she could be, Rhiannon earned numerous State, Regional, National, and World Open titles throughout her career.
She was the feature twirler for Palm Harbor University High School and represented PHUHS at Florida Bandmasters Association competitions, where she earned six superior ratings for twirling ensemble.
Meghan Anderson
Coach
Meghan's baton twirling journey began at age 7 when her mother signed her and her identical twin sister up for lessons.
Meghan first trained under Melodee Owens at the Florida Twirling Institute, the under Cindy Ramsey. Meghan twirled at Osceola Fundamental High School, and later twirled for a season with the University of Florida Gatorettes.