I began teaching group fitness after receiving my primary certification through AFAA in 1992. At that time, I was also owner/manager of a retail travel agency for ten years and taught classes on a part time basis. I became AEA certified in 2004 and began teaching Aqua classes at the local YMCA. In 2006 I took the Zumba certification and teach 4 classes per week now of Zumba. I am able to teach a wide variety of formats-my current classes include Boot Camp, PowerBall, Step, and Aqua. I also sub for many senior formats and enjoy the diversity that group classes provide. I am an active menber/past president of the Amsterdam, N.Y. Rotary Club. I travel extensively and operate a travel agency from my home.