Meaghan Corrigan Pennisi

My name is Meaghan Colleen Corrigan Pennisi, I am 25 years old currently living in Staten Island, NYC. I am a NYC public school special education teacher. I grew up traveling and competing around the world for dance until the age of 18. When it was time to retire from dance, I immediately fell in love with the fitness world. Fitness classes reminded me a lot of dance classes; the structure, flow, music, energy, and that positive feeling. I began taking a variety of fitness classes at my local gym. Soon after, I knew I was meant to teach and share my talent. Pilates was my first certification because the movements and formation of pilates are most similar to dance. Summer 2012 I finished my mat pilates certification at the pilates studio “The Willow”. I could not wait to start sharing all my knowledge that I learned, but I wanted to learn more. Soon after that summer, I was offered a spin certification through L.A Fitness. Shortly after that, I completed a group fitness instructor certification through AFAA. This allowed me to teach a variety of classes that were important to me. It’s imperative to educate adults about fitness but more importantly, the future generations. In my own 7th grade classroom, I incorporate fitness into my lessons as much as possible because I believe it is useful and part of life skills. Fitness is my passion, it shows through my energy and motivation in my classes. I wouldn’t have come so far in life if it was for fitness keeping me on track. It’s part of my life and I take it with me everywhere I go.