Instructors
Our highly qualified instructors are listed below in alphabetic order by their last name.

Adventure Team - Travis and Jennifer, Adventure Club
Travis and Jennifer operate Adventure Team, an adult adventure club, as well as the adventure day camps.  They coordinate hundreds of outdoor events each year and are working with several municipal parks and recreation departments to help develop continuing outdoor programs.

Jan Baker - Jazzercise
Jan has been a certified Jazzercise instructor since 1989 and has been successfully teaching Jazzercise for the city Of Carrollton for over 12 years. Classes are now held at the new Senior Center at 1720 Keller Springs Road. She is CPR certified and receives additional training through Jazzercise Inc. Patrons continue to return each session for her safe low or high impact classes in a fun and friendly environment!

Chris Bouguyon - Tai Chi for Arthritis
Sifu Chris Bouguyon began his studies of martial arts at age 12, with a passion that has led him to train in 16 different styles with many great masters over the past 28 years.  Sifu Chris is a full time instructor for SimplyAware.com holding classes across the greater Dallas area for ages 5 to 95.

Melissa Bowman - Invertebrate Fossils of Texas
Melissa has a B.A. in Geoscience from the University of Texas at Dallas and a teaching certification in Earth Science.  During college, she was a teacher’s assistant for an oceanography and dinosaur program.

Carrollton Fire Department - Adult CPR with AED, Pediatric CPR and Basic First Aid
These classes are taught by certified instructors through the Carrollton Fire Department and earn an American Heart Association certificate that is valid for two years.

Don Chesshir - Dance
Don is the man behind Chesshir Entertainment.  Don has taught over 70,000 people to dance and has a well-trained crew of instructors who work with him to provide some of the best adult dance lessons in the Metroplex.

Jasmine Cook - Dance
Jasmine has been in the dance profession for over 28 years. Her background consists of Ballet, Tap, Lyrical and drill team. She has performed at many nationally televised parades, professional football games and charity organizations. Jasmine was also a member of the Famous Apache Belles. When she is not busy here at Rosemeade she is teaching dance classes at Lancaster Dance Academy where she is Senior Dance Instructor.

Jill Epperson - Junior Culinary Kids, Kids Krafts & Fun
Jill has studied Fine Arts at San Antonio Junior College and the Dallas Fine Arts Institute.  She has a special talent for art and creative cooking that she brings into her successful classes.  Jill has been teaching cooking and preschool for the city of Carrollton since 1991.

Russ Gold - Guitar
Russ has been playing the guitar for 33 years and teaching for 31.  He has attended the New England Conservatory in Boston, Southern Methodist University and the North Carolina School of the Arts where he received his Bachelor of Music Degree in guitar performance.  Russ has performed many concerts on stage, radio and television in various parts of the United States.

Tony Granados - Ballroom Dance
Tony has been dancing for ten years and teaching for two.  He is a dance host at numerous local senior centers and the Marilyn Meyers Dance Connection.  His specialties are swing, rumba, cha-cha, and the tango.  Tony teaches ballroom dance classes at the senior center every Saturday afternoon.

Rhonda Grigg - Jazzercise & Personal Touch-Personal Training
Rhonda is a certified Physical Fitness Specialist through the Cooper Institute, a certified Jazzercise Instructor, and is also certified in Adult CPR.  She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M in 1985, and has been an instructor at Rosemeade Recreation Center since 1997.

Jan Guinn - Yoga, Stretch & Havin' A Ball
Jan Guinn has been a dedicated yoga practitioner for several years.  She is a certified yoga, pilates and group exercise instructor.  She has also been certified as a Silver Sneakers instructor which qualifies her to teach exercise classes to seniors.  She teaches yoga at the Crosby Community Center and other recreation and corporate fitness centers throughout the Metroplex. Her newest class is called Havin' A Ball.

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Wendy Hairel - KidStage
Wendy has been involved with acting since she was very young. She performed in local productions in her home town of Salt Lake City and studied drama from her mother, who ran a drama studio in her home. She has a degree in education and is a certified Kindermusik teacher. She has worked with children in many different capacities over the years including teaching preschool, Kindermusik, drama, piano lessons and raising her own 4 children.

Dave Holl - Kayaking Programs
Dave, of Kayak Instruction, Inc., has over 25 years of white water kayak experience.  He has led several outings in North Carolina for the Sierra Club’s National Outings Program.  He is certified with the American Canoe Association as a flat water, moving water, and white water instructor.  His other certifications include: Wilderness First Responder, lifeguard, and first aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer from the American Red Cross.

Jack Howe - Tai Chi
Jack is a former AAU All-American in Chinese Martial Arts.  He is a 20+ year student of Master Richard & Iva Peck, linage holders of Lu Style Tai Chi Chuan.  Jack has been teaching Tai Chi classes for more than 16 years.  His classes are taught with a focus on stress relief, increased vitality, improved balance and overall improved health and attitude.

Roxanne Hughes - Getting the Basics & Pathways to Preschool
Ms. Roxie has brought a wealth of knowledge and new ideas to her classes for the city of Carrollton.  While studying Elementary Education at Texas Tech, she specialized in elementary art, music and speech.

Gilbert Jimenez - Karate
Gilbert has instructed Karate for the city of Carrollton since 1992 and is a second Degree Black Belt.  He has been studying the Okinawan martial arts of karate since 1984.  Gilbert also has a Bachelor of Science degree in bilingual elementary studies from Texas Women’s University in Denton.

Joanna Jordan - Dance
Joanna has a BA in Dance and graduated Cum Laude from UNT in 2003 and is Pilates certified. Mrs. Jordan has been in the field of dance since 1992, both teaching and performing locally. Mrs. Jordan teaches for the city of Carrollton, the city of Farmers Branch, Royale Ballet and All That Jazz. She is a dynamic teacher who brings out the best in each of her students by offering creative and innovative teaching. She is highly skilled in ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, drill team, salsa, modern and Pointe for preschoolers to adults.

Swami Dev Singh Khalsa - Kundalini Yoga
Swami Dev has been teaching Kundalini Yoga since 1975 and is certified as an instructor by the Kundalini Research Institution.  He has studied under the guidance of Indian Yoga Master Yogi Bhajan since 1974.  Swami Dev has taught Kundalini Yoga at North Carolina School of the Arts, 3HO Yoga Center in Houston, and has been the director of the Dallas 3HO Yoga Center since 1991.

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Lyla Malzahn - Aerobics
Lyla holds the following certifications: National Certification for Older Adult Exercise, Personal Training, Biomechanics of Personal Training, Cycling Specialty Cert., SCW-EDU Group Exercise, and Silver Sneakers I and II with 9 years of experience. She graduated from Union University with a BS degree. She loves teaching older adults and says over 50 RULZ!! Her class is held Friday mornings at the Senior Center. She is now certified to teach Tai chi for arthritis.

Gail Marshall - Tons of Fun
Gail is a full-time fitness consultant and trainer.  She has been involved in the health and sports industries since 1982 and has taught for the city of Carrollton since 1987.

Simin Mashreghi - PiYo (Pilates/Yoga)
Simin's passion for Yoga and Pilates started 10 years ago. She has participated in numerous classes for over 19 years. Her Yoga training has mostly been in Hatha, Iyengar,  and Vinyasa Yoga. She also teaches at Lewisville's Baha'i Center and LifeTime Fitness. Her certifications include AFAA Primary, FiTOUR Pilates and FiTOUR Yoga, and CPR. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Towson State University in Maryland and her other hobbies include watercolor painting and singing.

Don McGehee - Personal Trainer, Spinning with Don
Don is a certified Personal Trainer who works with clients at Rosemeade Recreation Center, Crosby Community Center and the Senior Center.  He has 25 years of health and fitness experience and has developed a Health Enrichment Program that helps you achieve a lean, muscular appearance.  He is a certified spin cycle instructor and teaches Spinning with Don as well as Weight Room Orientation classes at the facilities.

Kari McGinnis - Animals of the Forest, Forest Ecology
Kari has a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University in elementary education and is currently working on her master’s degree at Texas Women’s University.  She is a substitute teacher and is certified in Project Wild and Project Wet.

Royce Milam/Wild Vision - Scout Badge Programs
Royce is co-owner and naturalist for Wild Vision, a family-owned organization dedicated to excellence in environmental education. He started interpreting nature groups as a junior trail guide in 1975 at the Heard Natural Science Museum in McKinney.  Royce began working as a naturalist/program director at the Dallas Nature Center in 1993 and resigned in 1995 to start Wild Vision.

Tina Mims - Basic Dog Obedience
Tina has her MBA and is excited to join us to teach dog obedience classes.  Tina's training experience is extensive in businesses across the country, with local citizens and at the university level.  You'll find her classes fun, engaging, and promising for your dog obedience needs.  Become a Canine Good Citizen!

Tony Northrup - Gymnastics
Coach Tony was a competitive gymnast for 5 years at the Junior and High school levels.  He taught gymnastics in Abilene for three years and began with the city of Carrollton in 1991.  Coach Tony is qualified to train gymnasts up to USGA level 10 and is safety certified.  He is also a staff member at Bela Karoliy’s summer gymnastics camps.

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Tom Noune - Personal Trainer
Tom is a certified Personal Trainer who works with clients at Rosemeade Recreation Center, Crosby Community Center and the Senior Center.  He offers years of experience, a positive attitude and a great philosophy to his clients.  He also teaches Weight Room Orientation classes at the facilities.

April Powers - Personal Trainer, T.O.N.E. (Tightening of Nearly Everything)
April is a certified Personal Trainer who works with clients at Rosemeade Recreation Center, Crosby Community Center and the Senior Center. She also teaches Weight Room Orientation classes at the facilities and is a certified group fitness instructor who teaches T.O.N.E. She brings enthusiasm and a positive attitude to her clients and has a passion for teaching.

Don Seiler - Adult Karate
Don has been training in traditional Japanese Budo since 1989.  He has trained extensively in Judo, Aidido and Iaido before dedicating himself to the lifelong pursuit of Okinawa Karate-Do.  With over fifteen years of experience, he has become adept at demonstrating and sharing effective training methods with many fellow practitioners.  He has been a licensed instructor of the WMKA since 2002.

David Scott - Tennis
As the Head Tennis Professional at Oak Creek Tennis Center, David is certified at the highest level by both the United States Professional Tennis Association and the Professional Tennis Registry.  He has 10 years of experience coaching adults and juniors of all ability levels.  From classes to tournaments, David and his team are committed to providing a wide variety of programs for players of all skill levels.  In addition, David is a certified USTA official and referee and also one of only 21 certified USRSA Master Racquet Technicians in Texas.

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Randy Scrudder - GIS/GPS
Mr. Scrudder has taught at the middle and high school levels for 17 years – the last nine years at Ted Polk Middle School in Carrollton, Texas, where he has taught ArcView software and co-sponsored the GIS Club. He assisted students with a property enhancement proposal for walking trails, park, and playground area for the greenbelt located on the NW corner of Frankford Road and Josey Lane, which is currently under construction. He has over 650 geocache finds in three states and 30+ caches hidden in the Metroplex area. Mr. Scrudder is a graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He has taught at Rivera H.S. (Brownsville, TX), Porter H.S. (Brownsville, TX), and Bridge City H.S. (Bridge City, TX).

Samantha Sparenburg - Aerobics
Samantha is a Certified Group Exercise Leader, Certified Physical Fitness Specialist-Personal Trainer, and registered massage therapist.  She specializes in restoration of function in senior adults through weight training and therapeutic massage.  Samantha has been teaching low impact aerobics at the Senior Center since 1995 and enjoying every minute of it!

Sally Stabb - Middle Eastern Dance
Sally has been training and performing Middle Eastern Dance for 12 years. She began and continues her training as a student with Master Tambra and Master Vashti. She has taught beginning belly dance to numerous Dallas residents. Sally is also a tenured professor of psychology at TWU in Denton.

Beverly Stanley - Line Dancing
Beverly graduated from the University of Memphis where she was an education major. She taught in Tennessee, has been substitute teaching periodically, has taught physical education at a private school, and has been a Sunday school teacher and Bible study leader. Beverly’s love of dancing began with childhood lessons and developed more with cheerleading. She has been line dancing at the Carrollton Senior Center since 2002.  She also teaches line dance at a retirement facility in Coppell.

Johannes Starkes - Effective Essays for College Acceptance and Adult Education Re-entry Orientation
Johannes is currently the Director of Technology and a College Counselor at American Heritage Academy.  She has been successfully assisting students plan for college by helping them map a course starting their freshman year.

Kevin Sullivan - Youth Basketball Camp
Kevin has a Masters degree in Physical Education, has taught in Carrollton for the past 17 years, and has been an instructor for the city of Carrollton for 16 years.

Nakaya Takao, Karate
Nakaya is the author of "Karate do-History and Philosophy" and has taught Karate for the City of Carrollton since 1975.  He is from Japan and graduated from the University of Takushoku in Tokyo.  He has practiced Karate since 1962, with lessons from the late Chozo Nakama and has taught for over 20 years.  Takao has achieved the highest level attainable in Karate, the Master Black Belt.

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Texas Master Naturalist - Flora and Fauna Programs
The Texas Master Naturalist program is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Texas Parks & Wildlife and the Texas Cooperative Extension. Members initially undergo 40 hours of intensive training in their local ecosystems, both in the classroom and on field trips. After completing training, members are required to volunteer at least 40 hours per year and complete at least 8 hours of advanced training per year in the topic(s) of their choice in order to be certified. The mission statement of the organization is: To develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.

Nick Theis - Rock and Mineral Programs
Nick has a Ph.D. in Geology and has worked as a geoscientist for 35 years in the United States and abroad in both the oil and mining industries.  He is currently teaching at Brookhaven and Collin County Colleges.

Chris Thornton - Bunka
Chris is a semi-Master and certified Bunka instructor.  She studied Bunka, a Japanese form of needle art, under Head-Master Akio McKessick and has been teaching since 1992. 

Mike Tufariello, Jr. - Boxing 101, Tuf Time Boxing Workout
Mike is the 1997 Dallas Golden Glove Champion, 1997 DFW Metro Champion and 2002/2003 Toughman Champion.  He has over 10 years of experience as a personal trainer and boxing instructor.

Mike Tufariello, Sr. - Boxing 101, Tuf Time Boxing Workout
Mike Sr. was a NYC Golden Glove Champion and Navy East Coast Boxing Champion.  He has many years of boxing and exercise experience including training his son, Mike Tufariello Jr. (see above) competitively.

Detha Watson - Oil Painting
Detha has been painting for 30 years.  She specializes in character studies, wildlife paintings and portraits.  She was commissioned to do the ancestral portraits of the Count and Countess Horn of Sweden and is currently under contract with the Franklin Mint to create the Indian Collector’s Plate Series, a collection of eight Native American images for world wide distribution.  We are privileged to have her teach classes at the Senior Center on Saturday afternoons.

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