{"id":6388,"date":"2024-03-14T14:26:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T19:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/?page_id=6388"},"modified":"2026-01-13T16:18:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:18:08","slug":"instructors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/fitwell-courses\/instructors\/","title":{"rendered":"Instructors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Our goal at 51ÁÔÆæ FitWell is to improve students’ well-being by providing a variety of activity courses that develop skills, knowledge and appreciation for fitness, wellness and sport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We create an environment that fosters a sense of emotional satisfaction, physical accomplishment and social interaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our highly skilled and dedicated professional instructors and practitioners come from diverse backgrounds to provide students with safe and engaging experiences. While our various approaches are unique, the philosophies and goals are similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We instill an appreciation for lifelong learning and a healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity and wellness. Instructors and courses offered are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shawn Achenbach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Basketball, Coaching Basketball Philosophies
Contact: achenbac@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Anthony Bertram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses:Weight Training I
Contact: blandinm@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ethan Britt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Weight Training I
Contact: ebritt@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angela Blahnik<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Yoga I, Ballroom Dance I, Salsa, Merengue & Bachata
Contact: frederia@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mary Blandino<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Badminton
Contact: blandinm@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lily Buckley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Volleyball, Total Body Conditioning, Fitness Walking, Pickleball
Contact: buckleej@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tobiah Deutsch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Handball, Handball II, Racquetball I
Contact: deutsch@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nicholas Gordon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Backpacking
Contact: npgordon@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Michael Hagen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Rocket League for Beginners (Esports)
Contact: mlhagen@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jillian Holy-Skaja<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Yoga I; Introduction to Relaxation & Meditation; Meditation with a Touch of Yoga; Breathwork for Wellness, Vitality & Stress Reduction
Contact: holyskaj@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Colleen Kehoe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Yoga I, Yoga II
Contact: cmkehoe@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Leigh Anna Kelley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Yoga I; Yoga II; Deep Stretch Yoga
Contact: lkelley@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jacob Klipp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu II; Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning; Muay Thai Kickboxing; Total Body Conditioning
Contact: jdklipp@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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E. Kosmitis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Basic Rock Climbing
Contact: kosmitis@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Madeline Martin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Yoga I
Contact: martinmg@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Niklas Martinez-Ortiz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Introduction to Running
Contact: mart2484@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Madeline McGrath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Yoga I; Yoga II
Contact: mcgrath@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hanna Misiak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Cooking for College: Beyond Ramen
Contact: hmmisiak@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kyle Noll<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Billiards & Pool; Bicycle Maintenance
Contact: kylenoll@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sean O’Brien<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Cooking for College: Beyond Ramen
Contact: obrien72@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Andrea Olsen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Yoga I Meditation; Mindfulness and Stress Reduction
Contact: amolson4@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gerald Otte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Scuba Equipment Maintenance Specialty; Diving-Enriched Air (Nitrox); Advanced Open Water Diver
Contact: otte@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jennifer Otte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Underwater Photography; Beginning Scuba
Contact: jfranson@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Zachary Ottow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu II; Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning; Muay Thai Kickboxing; Total Body Conditioning
Contact: zkottow@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Susan Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Cooking Healthy Foods; East Indian Vegetarian Cooking
Contact: packs@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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David Penkalski<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Chess
Contact: penkalsk@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jennifer Reinke<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Mindful Movement
Contact: jreinke@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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El Russel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Personal Training Education Course (PTEC)
Contact: russelek@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Abbey Schwartz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Bowling I
Contact: schwar63@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jill Sommers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Meditation in the 21st Century; Mind Body Awareness
Contact: sommersj@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chad Sorce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Bowling I; Bowling II; Strategy Games
Contact: sorce@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Danny Sweeney<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Indoor Soccer I; Coaching Soccer Philosophies
Contact: sweeneyd@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dean Thompson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Physical Conditioning; Running for Fun & Fitness; Fitness & Wellness for Life
Contact: dat1@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nicole Umbs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Digital Photography Fundamentals
Contact: ncumbs@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wesley van Linda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Meditation, Mindfulness and Stress Reduction
Contact: vanlind2@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Scott Walecki<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Golf
Contact: walecki@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Michael Waltz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Total Body Conditioning
Contact: mjwaltz@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wendy Wurster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Introduction to Floral Design
Contact: wurster@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Deborah Zarate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Introduction to Relaxation & Meditation; Rewire Your Anxious Mind for Peace: Using Mindfulness to Reduce Anxiety and Depression; Be Kind to Your Mind; Calm Fear and Stress with Kindfulness
Contact: zarated@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gabriel Zuniga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Courses: Weight Training I; Weight Training II
Contact: gzuniga@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n