Laura Bookman

My name is Laura Bookman it is a pleasure to share my passion and fitness experience with your organization.  I have been actively involved in the science and service of health and fitness since 1997.  I first entered the industry as an AFAA certified Fitness Instructor.  I teach a wide variety of traditional and specialty aerobic classes.  I enjoyed the energy of teaching and the benefits of staying active so much that I received a B.S. Degree in Exercise Physiology and a M.S. Degree in Health Promotion and Facility Management from Western Illinois University. 

After college, I continued my professional career in management.  I have been blessed to have managed both corporate fitness facility, as well as, a large multi-purpose commercial medical fitness department.   Recently, I have made a shift into the private higher education sector.  I am currently the Department Chair – Fitness Trainer at Sanford-Brown College.  I am directing a CPT Program in partnership with the National Academy of Sports Medicine.  As well as instructing a college success course and anatomy and physiology.