Cheri L. Richardson graduated from Francis Marion University with a B.S. degree in biology and a minor in chemistry.   She went on to teach math and science at a private junior high school before accepting a position at Francis Marion University as Administrative Assistant for Community Relations and the President's Office.   She was named the Assistant Dean of Students in November of 2008.  She earned her M.B.A. degree from Francis Marion University in December 2008.

A native of the Pee Dee area, Richardson began dancing at the age of three.   She taught ballet, tap and jazz for the Bobbie Rick's School of Dance in Marion, S.C., and later for the School of Dance Arts in Florence.  She also served as the coordinator for the AIFL's Florence Phantoms team during their opening season (2006).   Richardson has over 12 years experience as a dance instructor and dance team coordinator.  She completed the certification and safety course through the American Association Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (AACCA) and became the head cheerleading coach at FMU in the fall of 2008. This season will be her fourth season with the Francis Marion cheerleading squad and her third season as head cheerleading coach.

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