INSTRUCTORS

 

Adventure Team - Travis and Jennifer

Teaches: Adventure club

Travis and Jennifer operate Adventure Team, an adult adventure club, as well as run 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

Teaches: 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 Rd.  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!

 

Jeanine Black

Teaches: Ra-Kid-Ball & Adult Racquetball

Jeanine’s eleven years of being an educator combined with her 17 years of playing competitive racquetball has made her an effective racquetball instructor for students of all ages.  Having worked with students from elementary to adults, Jeanine presents and instructs students in a manner that is fun, relaxed and meaningful to their level.  Her years of being a ranked player and student of the game have developed not only skills and strategies but also a genuine love for the game she hopes to pass along to others.

 

Chris Bouguyon

Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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

Teaches: Dance

Jasmine has been in the dance profession for over 28years. 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.

 

Cheri Croslin-Kuehn

Teaches: Dance

Cheri has been teaching dancers for more than 25 years.  She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelors of Science degree in dance, focusing on dance therapy.  She has taught and programmed at Top Hat Dance Company, Brookhaven College and was director of dance at the Dallas Jewish Community Center.  Cheri has also created her own complete program for special needs children.

 

Jill Epperson

Teaches: Jr. 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.

 

Billy R. Fields

Teaches: Mortgage Banking

Mr. Fields has been in the mortgage banking business for over 15 years. He is experienced in foreclosure and bankruptcy, and worked as a mortgage originator.  He is a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, served as board member for Hope's Door and the African American Museum in Fair Park. He is affiliated with Paul Quinn Alumni, Texas Mortgage Bankers Association, Greater Dallas Association of Realtors, Home Builders Association, The Dallas Urgan League, the Urban Financial Services Coalition and the Afican American Leadership Council.  He received a BS degree in Business Management from Paul Quinn College and East Texas State University and served on a debate team at Oxford University in England.

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Russ Gold

Teaches: 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

Teaches: Ballroom Dance Classes

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
Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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 Yoga at the Crosby Recreation Center and other recreation  and corporate fitness centers throughout the Metroplex. Her newest class is called Havin' A Ball.

 

Amy Hancock

Teaches: Spin Cycling

Amy has been an aerobic instructor, coordinator and personal trainer for 10 years and is certified through AFAA, Cooper, Turbo kick, PIYO and PHIA.  Amy currently teaches group exercise classes including step, body sculpting, sports conditioning, kickboxing, cycling, interval, Pilates and yoga.  Amy is also a fitness competitor and has participated in Galaxy Nova Fitness and The Heart of Texas competitions.

 

Dave Holl

Teaches: 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

Teaches: Tai Chi

Jack is a former AAU All-American in Chinese Martial Arts.  He is an 18-year student of Master Richard Peck.  Jack has been teaching Tai Chi classes for more than 12 years.  His classes are taught with a focus on stress relief, increased vitality, improved balance and overall improved health and attitude.

 

Roxanne Hughes

Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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.

 

Lyla Malzahn

Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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

Teaches: PiYo (Pilates/Yoga) for Everyone

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 Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa Yoga. She also teaches at 24 Hour Fitness, Lewisville's Baha'i Center, Gold's Gym and Castle Hills Community Center. 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.

 

Kari McGinnis

Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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

Teaches: Basic Dog Obedience

Tina has her MBA and is excited to join us this summer 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 this summer!

 

Tony Northrup

Teaches: All Northrup Gymnastics Classes

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.

 

Tom Noune

Teaches: Personal Trainer

Tom is a certified Personal Trainer who works with clients at Rosemeade Recreation Center, Crosby Recreation 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

Teaches: 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 Recreation 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

Teaches: 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.
 

Robert Selders

Teaches: Personal Trainer

Robert is quickly becoming a recognized expert in the fitness and performance enhancement industry, brining over 17 years of combined experience as a multi-sport athlete and strength and conditioning professional. In 2004 he was recognized as one of the nation's top trainers by The American Association of Personal Trainers. He completed his Master's Degree from California University of Pennsylvania in Exercise Science (with an emphasis in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention.)
 

David Scott

Teaches: 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.  David leads a highly trained crew of instructors who work with him to provide the best instruction to all tennis enthusiasts.  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.

 

Randy Scrudder

Teaches: GIS/GPS

 Mr. Scrudder has taught at the middle and high school levels for 17 years – the last nine years he has taught Technology Education at Ted Polk Middle School in Carrollton, Texas. He has taught ArcView software to his Technology Education students and co-sponsored the Ted Polk Middle School GIS Club. As a Co-sponsor of the TPMS GIS Club, he assisted students with creating and presenting to the City of Carrollton a property enhancement proposal consisting of a series of walking trails, park, and playground area for the greenbelt located on the NW corner of Frankford Road and Josey Lane in Carrollton. This summer the city will begin construction of a modified walking trail based upon this proposal.  He has become a proficient geocacher with 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 also taught at Rivera H.S. (Brownsville, TX), Porter H.S. (Brownsville, TX), and Bridge City H.S. (Bridge City, TX).
 

Samantha Sparenburg

Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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.

 

Johannes Starkes

Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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.

 

Texas Master Naturalist

Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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.

Teaches: 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.

Teaches: 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

Teaches: 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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Updated October 10, 2006, 10:15 am.