Meet the Instructors
Fall 2020
Sarah Carney
Year: Senior
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!”
Maggie Farley
Year: Junior
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: Senior
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: Junior
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!”
Margaret Kobs
Year: Senior
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.”
Mckenna Meyer
Year: Senior
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: Senior
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!”
Lauren Roberts
Year: Senior
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: Senior
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: Senior
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: Senior
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!”
Emily Olson
Year: Senior
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.”
Danielle Werning
Year: Senior
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!”