Meet Steph, a running extraordinaire and overall amazing human. If there's one thing we know about Steph it's how genuinely kind she is. She loves the great outdoors and her workouts are like camping - intense (see what we did there - intense/in tents?!). While she's been teaching for years now, she continues to think up new and innovative ways to host wonderful classes and programs. Read more below about her!
Hometown: Louisville!
How long have you lived in Louisville? My whole life.
Tell us about your family: I've been married to Grant for 9 years. My daughter Violet is 8 years old, my son Max is 6 years old, and we have 2 mini Bernadoodles.
Current/Previous career: I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. After college I worked at a school in Lexington, then decided to move back home. I started to work for preschool enrichment program and within a year I bought a small business and ran that for 12 years. After after Covid, I decided to stay home and work part time because life was crazy with school quarantines and all. This year I finally went back to teaching full time, something I haven’t done since I’ve had kids.
What did you want to be “when you grow up”? A teacher and a mommy.
What is the furthest you have been away from home? California!
What is your favorite thing to do? Camp with the fam and travel.
What is something about you that someone may not know? I was a greeter at Gap and Bath and Body works in college.
What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? What is your go to order? Oh man this is tough! We don’t go out, and if we do it’s Roosters with kids. I love a good Greek salad!
What is the best thing about living in Louisville? My family is here.
What is your favorite color? Kelly green.
What is your favorite song or artist? You Are My Sunshine!
What TV shows are you currently watching? Suits.
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us: I love vacuum lines and clean refrigerators.
If someone had to describe you in one word, what would it be and why? Hmmmmm, sweet.
How did you find FIT4MOM Louisville? Katie Kramer invited me to the birthday workout a long time ago!
How long have you worked for FIT4MOM Louisville? 2018.
How has FIT4MOM Louisville changed your life? I love that my kids see us active and want to do what we do.
What was the first class that you attended and/or taught? Strides! What was the last class that you attended and/or taught? 360 - my favorite!
What classes do you currently attend and/or teach? Run Club and 360.
What is your favorite workout move or class layout? Squats! What workout move or class layout makes you feel strong? Plank!
January questions:
Stay up til midnight or be fast asleep? Fast asleep.
Do you believe in resolutions and if so, what’s yours? I believe in setting goals and being flexible.
Party horns or party hats to celebrate? Party hat!
What are you looking forward to in 2023? A fresh start.