Meet the Instructors

Kari is from Richmond, Kentucky. She is a graduate of EKU with an associate of science degree. She is AFAA certified and has been teaching for over a five years. Kari teaches all formats including kickboxing, 20/20/20 & Butts & Guts classes. She enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and dog, Bailee, as well as shopping, scrapbooking and teaching aerobics.

Leslie is currently working on her B.S. in Nursing. She has been practicing yoga for over eight years and is certified as a teacher of Integrative, vinyasa-style yoga; she has been teaching yoga for over four years. Leslie incorporates her knowledge of anatomy, alignment and various styles of movement therapy in her teachings of yoga.

Michele is from Yuma, Arizona & is a Fitness & Wellness major. Michele is a certified Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer & has been teaching classes here for 4 years. She also works as a Facility Supervisor in the Fitness & Wellness Center. Michele enjoys helping people reach their fitness goals & making someone's day a little better by giving them an awesome workout!

Laura is a sophomore majoring in Elementary Education. She is an AFAA Primary Certified group fitness instructor & is working on her YogaFit certification. She enjoys teaching body sculpting classes, kickboxing & step. Laura spends her free time with friends or relaxing with her husband.

Ashley is from Dayton, Ohio & is a Fitness & Wellness major & Dance minor at EKU. She is an active member of EKU Dance Theatre & is working to acquire her certifications in Group Fitness & Personal Training. Ashley enjoys spending time with her family & friends & being outdoors.

Liz is a recent graduate of EKU & is currently returning to pursue a graduate degree in Exercise & Wellness. Liz will be a Graduate Assistant this year teaching Cardio & Tone & Step classes for the Exercise & Sports Science Department. Liz has been a certified group fitness instructor for almost two years. She teaches a variety of classes including Cycle Interval & Kickboxing, as well as other cardio & sculpting classes. Liz is currently planning a weddings & is looking forward to being a wife in September!

Kelly is a senior Occupational Science Major. She plans on getting her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. She has been teaching Pilates for two years. Her hobbies are cooking, working out, hanging out with her husband, family, and friends.

Emily is from Lexington, Kentucky. She is currently a graduate student studying Occupational Therapy. Emily is an excited and motivated new instructor who enjoys teaching a variety of classes. She loves being active, outdoor activities, and catching up with friends. Emily looks forward to offering motivation and encouragement to her classes.

Tiffany is originally from Pike County, KY. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Morehead State University with a B.A. in Health Promotion. She is currently working on receiving a second Bachelor’s degree in nursing here at EKU. She has been teaching Group Fitness for over a year and holds her Primary Group Exercise Certifications from the YMCA. Tiffany wants to empower and motivate her classes to help them achieve their health and fitness goals. Outside of the gym she has a broad range of interest, but generally she enjoys reading, art, watching movies, listening to music, and spending time with her friends and family.

Kayla is from Wheelersburg, Ohio and she is in her first year of being an instructor. She is a Health and Physical Education major and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Jaclyn Schwenk is from Cincinnati, OH but is currently living here in Richmond with her husband Scott. She is a Senior Fitness & Wellness Management Major and is excited to broaden
her scope with teaching a variety of Group Fitness Classes. Jaclyn hopes to move to Austin, TX after graduation whereshe plans to continue to work in a gym and helping people feel healthy and get fit through Group Fitness

.Vanesa is a Junior from London, KY with the anticipation of getting a degree in public relations from EKU. Currently she is working on getting her certification to instruct kick-boxing and looks forward to becoming and instructor. She enjoys attending other fitness classes such as Yoga and Pilates as well as spending time with her dog, Dottie.