MEET THE COACHING STAFF
Cheyenne Finocchiaro
Head Cheerleading Coach
Sideline and Competition

Kristen Russo
Cheerleading Coach
Sideline and Competition

Coach “Fin” has been with the Rams Cheerleading Coaching Staff since 2020. Coach Fin enjoyed her time as a Varsity Cheerleader for her own high school and always envisioned working with cheerleaders in a coaching capacity. This position at RHS is a dream come true. Coach Fin is a USA Cheer member and she holds safety certifications in both USA Cheer (formerly AACCA) and NFHS. Outside of her cheerleading roles, Coach Fin is very involved in the RHS community working as a school counselor at RHS, and Assistant Coach for the Girls Lacrosse Program. She can be found at various sporting events throughout all of the athletic seasons supporting the Rams! When she is not at RHS, Coach Fin enjoys spending time with her family, running, fishing, and relaxing with her two dogs!
Coach Russo has been with the Rams Cheerleading Coaching Staff since 2022. Coach Russo cheered her entire high school career and enjoyed her time as a Varsity Cheerleader. She has extensive experience dancing competitively in both ballet and pointe up until college. Having the opportunity to coach and share her love and passion for the sport, has been an exciting and fulfilling journey for her. Coach Russo is a USA Cheer Member, holding both certifications in Safety and NFHS (formerly AACCA). She is involved within the RHS community as a teacher of psychology and advisor for various club within RHS. Outside of cheerleading and teaching, Coach Russo enjoys spending time with her husband and family, traveling, and being at the beach with her three dogs.
Jessica Averill
Cheerleading Coach
Sideline and Competition

Coach Cavaliere “Cav” (newly Coach Averill) has been with the Rams Cheerleading Coaching Staff since 2022. She cheered her entire high school career including both Varsity sideline and Varsity competition for Roxbury High School where her team placed 5th in the nation in their division. She has coached at Roxbury High School and most recently, at Mendham High School. Coach Cav is excited to be a part of the RHS Cheer Program and to share her love for cheerleading in a coaching capacity. Coach Cav is a USA Cheer member, and she holds safety certifications in both USA Cheer (formerly AACCA) and NFHS. Coach Cavaliere works at RHS as a school counselor and outside of cheerleading Coach Cav enjoys spending time with her family & friends, traveling to Maine with her husband, and being outdoors with her dog Dakota!