Abby Gray

Hello! My name is Abby Gray.  I am a Spanish teacher and the World Language Department Chair at Bloomington High School South, in Bloomington, Indiana. This is my 21st year teaching. I hold a Masters degree in Second Language Acquisition through Indiana University.  I have an extensive Spanish language background, having studied at the University of Madrid during my junior year in college through Indiana University, while living with native Spanish speakers during that year abroad.  I also studied in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico, during the summer between my junior and senior year in high school. I have traveled extensively both throughout the United States as well as to many Spanish speaking countries. 

I began my fitness career right out of college, over 20 years ago, teaching Step aerobics and other strength formats at Indiana University's Student Recreational Sports Center.  When my first child was born, I moved to teaching group exercise classe at our local YMCA (Monroe County YMCA), where I continued to teach Step aerobics classes as well as strength interval formats. About a year ago I began teaching at a private studio, Bloomington Body Bar, in Bloomington Indiana.  This small boutique studio offers many classes (most with a barefoot & mind/body approach).  I am currently certified in Bosu and TRX and will be renewing my ACE certification this summer. 

For me, incorporating fitness into my daily life is vital.  I love to be active, staying as healthy as possible to keep up with my kids, Zoe (9) and Jonah (5), and our golden retriever puppy.  This past year I've grown as an instructor, finding new ways to enhance strength, but also providing improved mental health and awareness of self care. One of my favorite things about teaching group fitness is encouraging people to stick with it, to achieve their fitness goals for long term health and wellness.