Meet the Instructors
Spring 2020
Sarah Carney
Year: Junior
Major/Minor: Biology
Class Sarah Teaches: Zumba
Why Group Fitness? “It’s a great way to take a break from the stress of school and meet new people!”
Sophie Dryer
Year: Senior
Major/Minor: Global Business Leadership / Political Science
Classes Sophie Teaches: Step & Butts n Guts
Why Group Fitness? "Working out with other people is so much more fun than working out alone!"
Maggie Farley
Year: Sophomore
Major/Minor:Biology; Pre-Dental
Class Maggie Teaches: Zumba
Why Group Fitness? “I enjoy working out in a group setting as we can motivate each other and have fun while doing it!”
Haley Hubbard
Year: Junior
Major/Minor: Accounting
Class Haley Teaches: Yoga Sculpt
Why Group Fitness? “I love the energy of group exercise classes! It’s a spot where anyone, no matter his or her skill level, can go to get an amazing workout in. The motivation form instructors and support from everyone in the class makes for a much easier and more enjoyable workout!”
Morgan Hughs
Year: Sophomore
Major/Minor: Elementary Education/ESL
Class Morgan Teaches: Zumba
Why Group Fitness? “Group Fitness allows CSB/SJU students to be able to try new things, stay active, stay accountable, takes breaks from school and work, and have fun while doing it. I love how inclusive the environment it! Anyone and everyone shoud it a try!”
Quinn Hynes-Marquette
Year: Senior
Major/Minor: Communications / Gender Studies
Class Quinn Teaches: Zumba
Why Group Fitness? "Because I love the joy I feel when I dance, and I love helping others feel the same way."
Margaret Kobs
Year: Junior
Major/Minor:Biology/Hispanic Studies
Class Margaret Teaches: Yoga
Why Group Fitness? “I want to help other Bennies realize their potential on and off the mat. I hope to bring a sense of peace and belonging to the classes I teach. I want to create a space where students feel they can explore their true selves through yoga and yogic philosophy. Every person has a light inside of them, and I hope I can help brighten that light or be a mirror to reflect it.”
Summer Kubalak
Year: Senior
Major: Biology
Classes Summer Teaches: TBC and Butts and Guts
Why Group Fitness? “I wanted to teach group fitness because I'm passionate about the value of exercise. I enjoy creating my own workouts, so why not share them with other people!”
Lauren Lafeber
Year: Senior
Major: Communication
Class Lauren Teaches: Yoga Sculpt
Why Group Fitness? "My hope is to get people excited about working out. I love being able to encourage people as they push new limits and work to better themselves."
Paige Mazal
Year: Senior
Major: Global Business Leadership
Class Paige Teaches: Pilates
Why Group Fitness? "I love to work out and stay active. I want to help others feel good about themselves."
Mckenna Meyer
Year: Junior
Major/Minor: GBUS/Accounting
Class Alexis Teaches: Butts N Gutts
Why Group Fitness? “I chose teaching because I love inspiring girls to be their best selves and being a part of that is something special!”
Lauren Miller
Year: Junior
Major/Minor:GBUS
Class Lauren Teaches: Step
Why Group Fitness? “Group Fitness helps me to push my limitations and provides me the opportunity to establish new friendships!”
Michaela Reardon
Year: Senior
Major: Biochemistry & Pre-Med
Classes Michaela Teaches: HIIT & Step
Why Group Fitness? "Group Fitness is the perfect setting to enjoy working out with the company of others while pushing yourself to get stronger! Go Group Ex!"
Lauren Roberts
Year: Junior
Major/Minor: Nutrition / Exercise Science
Class Lauren Teaches: Step
Why Group Fitness? “It is a fun environment to not only work in, but work out in. I like to motivate others while working out in a group setting!”
Zohra Ruoha
Year: Junior
Major/Minor:Psychology/Neuroscience
Class Zohra Teaches: Yoga Sculpt
Why Group Fitness? “I wanted to share my love for yoga by teaching it to others. I really enjoy helping and instructing students here on campus.”
Alexis Schmid
Year: Junior
Major/Minor:Psychology/Philosophy and Gender Studies
Class Alexis Teaches: Pilates
Why Group Fitness? “Group X is a great way to push yourself physically and socially! By becoming an instructor, I’ve been able to meet new bennies and johnnies and developed leadership qualities.”
Emma Solheim
Year: Junior
Major/Minor: Nursing
Class Emma Teaches: Yoga
Why Group Fitness? “I love group fitness because it is a fun way to workout and get active!”
Maddie Sorum
Year: Senior
Major: Elementary Education
Class Maddie Teaches: Zumba
Why Group Fitness? "I feed off the energy of others. They inspire me and make working out fun."
Emily Olson
Year: Junior
Major/Minor: Biology/Hispanic Studies
Class Emily Teaches: Yoga
Why Group Fitness? “I personally love working out in a group because you get to share a fun and healthy part of your day with those around you.”
Brooke Vandermyde
Year: Senior
Major/Minor: Economics and Psychology
Class Brooke Teaches: Barre
Why Group Fitness? “In short: I believe that external movement and expression can bring about the positive internal change. Group fitness is a great environment to find an up-lighting community, try new things, and push yourself.”
Danielle Werning
Year: Junior
Major/Minor: Global Business Leadership
Class Danielle Teaches: Yoga Sculpt
Why Group Fitness? “My mission is to help others discover the empowering effect that daily exercise can have on your mental, physical, and emotional health. I decided to become an instructor because I wanted to show others that fitness can be SO MUCH FUN! When I’m teaching, it doesn’t feel like a job at all because I’m having a blast!”