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Jenny "Alex" Alexander

Certifications:  AFAA Group Exercise Instructor, AFAA Personal Trainer

Year first started teaching aerobics:  1988

Formats taught:  Step, hi-lo (floor), kickboxing, slide, group cycle, yogalates, body sculpting

Favorite class format:  Step!!!!!!

Favorite type of music to do aerobics to:  Ummm, DISCO!

Favorite thing about Wright State:  The students!!!! 

"Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as this is all there is."  Mary Anne Radmacher

Please come try my classes!  I'm always open to feedback.  My job is to make you feel GREAT!!!

 

Jackie Bergdahl

I learned to teach cycle fit so there would always be a class to fit my schedule. 

This class is never boring, and I love what it does for your body. 

It builds nice leg definition and is a great cardio workout.

 

 

Melissa Brown

After being introduced to yoga in September of 2005, Melissa found it to be her calling in life and decided to tread the path of yoga.  It has since become an integral part of her life.  In the spring of 2006, she completed the ?akti Yoga Teacher’s Training Course receiving her teaching certificate at the 200-hour level and becoming a nationally registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.  Since then, she has taught at a yoga studio, gaining more experience, and now teaches WSU’s Rec Fit yoga classes as well.  After October of 2006, Melissa will be nationally certified to teach Ashtanga Yoga, receiving the training from David Swenson.  She hopes to further her teaching education at the 500-hour level next fall, and currently studies yoga with Ranjani and Leon Lim, practicing asana, pranayama, and meditation daily. Melissa loves to teach and help people feel good about themselves, feeling as though it has always been her passion.  She believes that yoga has something to offer for everyone, and enjoys helping people find that purpose it could potentially serve in their lives. 

 

 

 

Erica Coffman

I am a grad student at WSU working on my Masters in International
Comparative Politics. I have been teaching fitness classes for WSU
Rec Fit for two years. Before teaching at WSU, I taught dance for 7
years, and yoga and pilates classes for 2 years. I've used this
fitness knowledge to teach many classes at WSU, including Total Body
Blast, Body Sculpting, Yogalates, and Weight Training. I love
teaching fitness classes not only because they are a fun way of getting
healthy, but also because I find it very rewarding to help others
pursue their desired fitness goals. I am a fitness nut and I feel
eating right and daily exercise are the key to healthy living, both
mentally and physically. I try to incorporate and share in my classes
any and all fitness advice or knowledge I have. I'm excited for
another fun-filled quarter with WSU Rec Fit!

 

 

 

Shannon Lynn Duncan

I came to Wright State University in 1993 from Youngstown, Ohio.  In 1998, I graduated with my B.F.A. in Dance and taught at a local dance school for several years. In 2000, I returned to the University to work in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.  I soon became involved in the REC FIT classes and fell in love with Cycle Fit. After participating for two years, I was asked to become an instructor and in 2003 took my SPINNING certification.  I have been teaching ever since. Along with cycle fit, I have taught Core and Calm, Ballet Sculpt, All that Jazz and assisted in Water Aerobics. I look forward to another exciting year and hope to help everyone reach their personal goals.

"We find in life exactly what we put into it." Emerson

                                                                       

Terry Farley

                                         

 

 

 

Melissa Faulkner

Hi! My name is Melissa and I am excited to be a part of the Rec Fit team! I have been a fitness instructor since 2004 and I love it! My specialty is strength training and I have recently gotten into cycling. I love to mix up my routines and try new things which I hope you all enjoy as well. I am a certified group fitness instructor through AFAA and have been since 2005. In my classes I try not to make it feel quite so much like work by adding a touch of humor and fun to them. If you're not having fun then chances are you won't keep coming, right? I hope that you join me soon for a great workout. At Campus Rec – we're bringing sweaty back!!!!!!

 

 

 

Megan Feasel

Megan is a Graduate Assistant for fitness and wellness for Campus Recreation. She graduated from WSU in June 2006 with a degree in Communications and a minor in Spanish. Her graduate program is Public Administration.She is also a member of the cross country and track team at WSU. Megan has been involved in athletics her entire life and has a lot of knowledge of nutrition, fitness, exercise, and health.  I enjoy teaching Rec. Fit classes because it is a way to share fitness with others and get people motivated to reach their goals. It is also a great way to meet people and incorporate fitness and exercise in a fun manner. Megan teaches Total Body Blast. Her class focuses on toning and strengthing the total body. Megan has a passion for fitness and health and loves to share her knowledge with others. CREC is a great way to get involved!!! 

 

 

 

Kathleen Hennessy

Kathleen Hennessy has been studying, teaching and performing the classical, folkloric, and historic dances of the Middle East and North Africa since 1975. She is recognized for her knowledge of and authentic performance of traditional dance from these areas. Ms Hennessy has studied with many prominent teachers from the Middle East as well as the United States . She has a college degree in Anthropology and incorporates historical and cultural information into her classes. Kathleen has also studied Arabic drum rhythms and teaches playing the dumbek and finger cymbals with them. Besides dance, she has AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) training in fitness, yoga, and resistance exercise concepts.

 

Ms Hennessy teaches belly dance fitness classes for Wright State University , and regular Egyptian Arabic (belly) dance classes at her studio, Al Kahina , in Yellow Springs , Ohio . Additionally, she has taught seminars on Belly Dance, and on Egyptian and Moroccan folk dance for various organizations including Wittenberg University and Wright State University . Since Fall of 2001, Kathleen has organized and held a quarterly recital at Wright State for her dance students. In addition to dance classes, she taught a Middle Eastern rhythms class for the Sinclair College Dance Department in 2003. In 2005 and 2007, Kathleen presented “Using Belly Dance in a Fitness Format” at the Midwest FitFest Conferences at Ohio University and Miami University . Ms Hennessy was an invited judge in 2005-2006 for two national Middle Eastern dance competitions – the East Coast Classic in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and the Personal Best Middle Eastern Dance Competition near Columbus, Ohio.

 

Ms Hennessy's performances include Middle Eastern dance seminars, local arts and international festivals, private family parties, ethnic weddings, and charity and other public events. In the Dayton area, she has performed at the Dayton Art Institute, Memorial Hall, the Victoria Theater , and most recently, at the Schuster Performing Arts Center.

 

Her troupe, the Dayton Ethnic Dance Ensemble , which she co-founded and co-directs, is known for its authentic and dynamic presentation of Middle Eastern and North African dance. They have been featured on a professional dance video – “Conchi and Nataj Live Concert at the Marathon Inn.” Among their performances are the rededication of Dayton 's Victoria Theater in 1988, and CityFolk's 3 rd annual International Festival in June 2001. They perform regularly for the annual international festivals at Wright State University and Sinclair College .

 

 

Andrew Lai

Andrew Lai has been a professor at Wright State University for over 30 years. He is currently the interim chair of the department of Information Systems and Operations Management as well as the director of the China MBA program. In his spare time, he enjoys instructing the Tai Chi class that meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00.

 

Dr. Lai was first introduced to Tai Chi when he took a small group of Wright State students to China in 1986 with the China Ambassador program. Two of these students expressed in interest in the ancient art, so Dr. Lai arranged for a professor of Tai Chi from Beijing Normal University to instruct the students. Unfortunately, the language barrier presented an issue, thus Dr. Lai needed to participate in the class as a translator.

 

Upon returning to the US , Lai approached his father, who became a Tai Chi master under the direction of Cheng Man-Ch'ing. He immediately criticized his form and posture. With this new guidance from his father, Dr. Lai was better able to hone his Tai Chi skills.

 

In 1997, the late president of Wright State University , Dr. Harley Flack, utilized the expertise of Dr. Lai and his father in order to alleviate his back ailments. Tai Chi is often recommended by doctors as a way to improve health and wellbeing.

 

Lai himself has benefited greatly from Tai Chi over the years. As a boy, he endured a back injury that left him with back problems. He also suffered from chronic insomnia. Since exploring the art of Tai Chi, Lai has recovered from both ailments.

 

Despite all of his years of practice, Dr. Lai does not feel that he can do Tai Chi justice. While he has not reached the master status, he takes pride in being an avid Tai Chi enthusiast. After retirement, Lai would like to spend his time promoting Tai Chi and possibly open a Tai Chi institute dedicated to promoting health via diet and exercise.

 

 

 

Megan Leasher

                                               

 

                                  

My quote: " I may not be there today, but I'm closer than I was yesterday."

 

 

 

Maurice

 

 

 

Linda Morris

 

 

Iris Mirelez

I have completed both my undergraduate (Mass Communications, PR) and
graduate (Student Affairs in Higher Education) degrees at Wright State
University, and am now full time staff as an Assistant Director of
Financial Aid. GO RAIDERS!!! I am definitely a fitness enthusiast! I
love to run and bike. I enjoy group fitness classes and team sports,
namely volleyball and softball. I love to challenge myself physically
and mentally.

I am AFFA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America) certified and have
taught various formats including cycling, boot camp, kickboxing and body
blast. I encourage faculty, staff, and students to take advantage of all
of the wonderful programs and facilities that WSU Campus Rec (CREC) has
to offer. CREC ROCKS- check us out!

 

My motto: You are your greatest competitor- seize the day!

 

Sinantra Onyewuchi

Sinantra is a professional actor with experience in African Dance, tap, and other dance forms.  In this African Dance class , you will learn various movements from South Africa art forms such as Zulu, Bantu, and Sierra Leonne art styles.  Be prepared to have fun through dance while getting fit into shape at the same time.