Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education PreK–6, UW–Whitewater, 1996
Pursued graduate coursework toward a Reading Specialist Master’s Degree
Lead Teacher & Student Services Specialist II, 1995–2003
Founder/Owner, Teachable Moments 2003–2018
Founder/Owner, Naturally Empowered 2017–present
Career/Athletic Achievements
I’ve participated in numerous organized events including the Scenic Shore 150, Fight for Air Climb, Miller Rides, and Wheeling for Healing. I’ve completed three triathlons (including Iron Girl & Danskin), multiple 5Ks and 10Ks, and eight half marathons—three of which were destination races. My next event is in June: Mammoth March (25 mile hike) with former high school friends!
Certifications
CPR/AED & First Aid
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
ITP Certified Yoga Instructor
PRECOR (PTP Cycle) Certified
ICG Coach By Color Certified
TRX Training
Kettlebell Training
Strength Training
Boot Camp & Small Group Training
Aromatouch Technique Training
Essential Oils Specialist
Specialties
Indoor Cycling: Precor PTP Cycle, ICG Coach By Color (Cycle Express, Cycle LITE, Cycle HIIT)
TRX & Pilates Reformer
Mobility & Stability
Corrective Exercise
Women’s Health (including perimenopause and menopause)
Interest/Hobbies
Family is everything to me. I cherish time with those I love, sunrises and sunsets, deep connections with both lifelong and new friends, and watching my three boys (2 high schoolers and 1 being a college graduate) pursue their passions. I find great joy in helping others uncover what brings them fulfillment. I live by this mantra:
“Have eyes to see the best, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and faith that never gives up.”
Philosophy
True wellness starts with a relationship—with yourself and your health. When we nurture that relationship, we feel younger, live longer, and experience life more fully. With over 30 years of experience as a teacher, wellness advocate, group fitness instructor, and now personal trainer, I’m passionate about helping others establish healthy habits, let go of what no longer serves them, and discover the power of consistent growth.
I believe in the strength of community, in accountability, and in the beauty of becoming better each day. Challenges may not always be comfortable, but they shape us into who we are meant to be.