Meet the Instructors

Ali Arner Cross began working at Virginia Tech in 1999.

In the class of 2015, International Studies and English Double Major, Spanish Minor, Bethany is currently working on her BODYCOMBAT certification.

Brittanie is a Junior working toward a degree in Communication and a minor in Meteorology.

Bryce is a Masters Student in Public and International Affairs. He is a 200-hour registered Yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance as well as certified in Crossfit Level 1, and Crossfit Mobility.

Cameron is a senior studying Human Nutrition Foods and Exercise focusing on Exercise and Health Promotion.

Carl holds AFAA Certified Professional Aerobics Instructor (1995) as well as Bodypump (1998) and Bodystep (2002) certifications. Carl is originally from Lakeland, Florida.

Catherine is a junior, double majoring in Biological Sciences and Psychology. She is from Woodbridge, VA. She is very excited to teach the Group Rowing classes this year!

Cayse is from the small town of Bridgewater, Virginia, just South of Harrisonburg. She is a sophomore majoring in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise with the option of Exercise and Health Promotions.

Emily is a grad student in the Mechanical Engineering department. She is certified in BODYCOMBAT and is from Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Jay is the Group Exercise Supervisor for the 2012-2013 school year. He is a senior Classical Studies and English dual degree student minoring in Art History and Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Jay is from Culpeper, VA.

Joe is a senior Psychology Major. He is certified in TRX, CPR/AED/Lifeguarding. He also teaches Bootcamp.

Julia is a junior and studying Human Development with the intention of being an elementary school teacher.

Julie is a senior Biochemistry major. She is BODYCOMBAT and BODYPUMP certified.

Kassidy is a transfer student from JMU. She is a sophomore International Studies Major and is Zumba Basic 1 and 2 certified.

Katie is a senior Hokie this year with an intended English major with Spanish and Psychology minors.

Kelsey is from Baltimore, MD and is currently majoring in Finance and minoring in Spanish.

Kyleigh is a senior English Major; Professional Writing; Pre-Education student. She is a certified Spinning Instructor.

Laurie Schrider is from Richmond, Va. She is a cycling and boot-camp instructor for VT Fitness.

Liz is the Fitness Coordinator for Virginia Tech. She has a M.S. in Health Education, a B.A.E. in History Education. Liz is a AFAA Primary Group Exercise, ACE Personal Training, Turbokick, AFAA Kickboxing, and Zumba fitness instructor, giving her an array of different formats to challenge her participants!

Maggie Wilcox is a Pilates and Cycling instructor from Chesapeake, VA.

Mary is a senior graduating in Spring 2013. She is majoring in Human Development and minoring in History.

Meghan is a senior studying HNFE and currently had certifications in Zumba, Zumba Toning, AFAA Primary Group Exercise Instruction, YogaFit level 1,

Michelle is a fifth year Human Nutrition Food and Exercise major with a concentration in Exercise and Health Promotion.

Molly is a junior HNFE major with a focus on exercise and health promotion. She is ACE certified and is from Ashland, Va.

Olivia Ellis is a sophomore from Vienna, VA studying Human Nutrition, Food and Exercise with a minor in Food Science.

Sarah is a senior majoring in HNFE. She is native to Blacksburg, VA! She is certified in Maddogg Spinning, CPR, and First Aid.

Stephanie Jones is a junior majoring in finance from Northern Virginia.

Stephanie is a Sophomore, Psychology and International Business Major. She holds certifications in Zumba, CPR, and First Aid. She is from Alexandria, VA.