Members of Your Family: Husband Ben. Children Jace (6), Zoe (2.5), Corbin (15 months)

Hometown: South Bend, IN

Current/Previous Career: Hairstylist

Fit4Mom Member Since: September 2017

How did you find Fit4Mom? Through Facebook when Plainfield had their grand opening.

What do you do for our FIT4MOM Oswego Village? I mainly teach Stroller Barre but I am certified to teach Stroller Steidea, Stroller Barre, Strides 360, Body Ignite and Fit4Baby

Tell us your story about when, how, and why you became an instructor for FIT4MOM Oswego? I became an instructor in May 2018. I loved the classes and was going 3-5 times per week. I have a dance background and taught and coached so instructing came very naturally to me. I began with Stroller Strides and have become slightly obsessed in the last 5 years.

What is your favorite exercise? Usually I am anything lower body; squats, deadlifts, lunges… you name it. But lately I’m obsessed with Zumba.

What is your proudest mommy moment? I have so many with my litter of children but one that is Fit4Mom specific happened when my oldest was about 3.5 years old. He was at his nanny’s house and she was running on the treadmill while he was reading in a lounger next to her. She slowed her pace and made a comment about not being able to finish and Jace yelled “come on mama! You got this! keep going!” Apparently he does listen when I speak.

What are three of your favorite things (besides your family)? I love organizing and all the totes, basket and bins that go with it, Corgis and food.

What advice would you give a new person about coming to a FIT4MOM Oswego class? Just have fun.

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us? Before I had kids I was a lead singer in a rock cover band. I’m a little edgier than I put off now that I’m a suburban mom.