We have some FANTASTIC
instructors and employees at the MAC and Hemenway.
Every month we choose one
of each to feature on our website. Meet this month's picks
below!
Employee of the Month July
2012: Justin Tetreault
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY
FROM?
Framingham, MA
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO
HARVARD?
Internship with Harvard Athletic
Communications
in Fall of 2010
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT
HARVARD?
The history
FAVORITE
BOOKS/MUSIC/MOVIES:
Archorman, The Departed, Role
Models
FAVORITE SUMMER
ACTIVITIES:
Red Sox games
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN
THE SQUARE?
Vitamin Shop
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE
SPORTS TEAMS OR ICONS?
Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics
David Ortiz, Gronkowski
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF
EXERCISE?
Walking, Swimming
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING HERE
SO MUCH?
The staff, especially Jackie
WHAT'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU
THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW?
I was 6’3” in
8th Grade
WHAT SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU
HAVE?
I can make anyone laugh, and am able
to find an easy connection with people
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER
POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE (BESIDES FLYING!)?
Well, considering that I already
have super strength, I would want the ability to see into the
future.
Employee of the Month June 2012:
Jackie Daye
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY
FROM?
North Carolina
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO
HARVARD?
To find work
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT
HARVARD?
All the fun people
FAVORITE
BOOKS/MUSIC/MOVIES:
Sydney Shelton & Stephen
King
FAVORITE SUMMER
ACTIVITIES:
Barbeques, hanging out at the
beach.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN
THE SQUARE?
Al’s Sub Shop and Fire &
Ice
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE
SPORTS TEAMS OR ICONS?
Boston Celtics
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF
EXERCISE?
Walking, Swimming
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING HERE
SO MUCH?
All the great people
WHAT'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU
THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW?
I lived in Greece for two years.
WHAT SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU
HAVE?
I love to sing
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER
POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE (BESIDES FLYING!)?
Wonder
Woman!
Employee of the Month April
2012: Nicole Quigley
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY
FROM? Malden Mass.
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO
HARVARD? Used to intern in the athletics department
at Harvard back in 09’
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT
HARVARD? Unique stores and boutiques in Harvard
Square
FAVORITE
BOOKS/MUSIC/MOVIES: Books: Outliers and the
Tipping Point Music: Indie, alternative, country, house/dubstep
Movies: Ghostbusters, Home Alone, The Holiday, Atonement
FAVORITE SUMMER
ACTIVITIES: Going to the beach, batting cages,
playing softball
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN
THE SQUARE? City Sports- every time I go into the
store I never leave empty handed!
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE
SPORTS TEAMS OR ICONS? Favorite Sports Teams: Boston
Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, UNC Tar heels (men’s
basketball), and UCONN Huskies (men’s basketball)
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF
EXERCISE? Variety of cardio, and ZUMBA!
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING HERE
SO MUCH? Overall a friendly environment, employees,
faculty members etc. very easy going and talkative
WHAT'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU
THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW? My grandmother signed me
up for real Irish Step classes when I was 11, strangely enough; I
won two medals at a traveling festival
WHAT SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU
HAVE? Extremely athletic, I can type at a fast pace, Fast
learner, various marketing and business skills which stemmed from
work experience
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER
POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE (BESIDES FLYING!)? The
ability to read minds!
Employee of the Month March
2012: Alan MacNeil
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY
FROM? Arlington, MA
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO
HARVARD? My wife works for Tim Murphy, the Harvard
Football coach.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT
HARVARD? There’s something for everyone!
FAVORITE
BOOKS/MUSIC/MOVIES: Favorite book: Fiction
Favorite music: Rock
Favorite movie: The Right Stuff,
Friday
FAVORITE SUMMER
ACTIVITY: Vacation at York Beach, ME
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN
THE SQUARE? The Coop!
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE
SPORTS TEAMS OR ICONS? Red Sox, Patriots, and Harvard
Football
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF
EXERCISE? Relaxing!
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING HERE
SO MUCH? All the different people I get to meet. Everyone
is in such a hurry.
WHAT'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU
THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU? I
really don’t have any secrets.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER
POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE (BESIDES FLYING!)? Bringing back
people I miss very much!
Employee of the Month
February 2012: Nicoli Stamps
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY
FROM? Los Angeles, California.
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO
HARVARD? I came to Harvard because I want to do
therapeutic work in schools and HGSE had a program that interested
me.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT
HARVARD? I honesty love how being at Harvard has changed
my thinking. I feel like it has definitely forced me to take a step
back and look at the bigger picture.
FAVORITE
BOOKS/MUSIC/MOVIES: Favorite book: the outsiders.
Favorite music: honestly who knows?
I'm like two years behind but I've "discovered" passion pit, and I
really like Chris Young/ Flo and the machine.
Favorite movie: Any sports movie and
Something New!
FAVORITE SUMMER
ACTIVITY: I really enjoy hiking. I've been a camp
counselor for the past four years, and I really enjoy taking my
kids on long hikes where there are no distractions. Just us and
nature. I also really like being on high ropes courses as well.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN
THE SQUARE? I really like flat patties, but that's because
I love burgers and I've struggled to find a good burger joint.
Chipotle reminds me of home though so its a close second.
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE
SPORTS TEAMS OR ICONS? Huge Laker fan! My mom almost went
into early labor twice when watching the Lakers that year so I say
it's in my blood.
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF
EXERCISE? I don't really like working out because my only
options are to sweat my hair out, or to have people look at me
crazy when Im on a machine but my hair is wrapped up in a
scarf.
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING HERE
SO MUCH? I love working here because I laugh a ridiculous
amount every shift. Last week a guest told me that his new haircut
was a masterpiece/work of art. How can you not love it when people
say stuff like that?
WHAT'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU
THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU? Most people don't
know that when I was younger I thought the word vacuum was
pronounced vah-coom, and had a week long battle with my cousin
about how to say vacuum right.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER
POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE (BESIDES FLYING!)? So I’m
going to cheat, and give two answers. Dash is my favorite superhero
so if I could be dash I totally would. After seeing chronicle and
realizing how much you can do with telekinetic powers, I'd want to
have that power. So maybe a combo of the two? A Dash who has
telekinesis!
Employee of the Month
January 2012: Matt Ciriello
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY
FROM? Dedham, Massachusetts
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO
HARVARD? I started work at Harvard in aquatics as a
lifeguard and swim instructor.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT
HARVARD? I love the people at Harvard.
FAVORITE
BOOKS/MUSIC/MOVIES: Favorite Book = The Story of Gotama
Buddha
Favorite Movie = My Dinner with
Andre
Favorite Music = The sounds of
nature
FAVORITE SUMMER
ACTIVITIES: Gardening, ocean swimming, body surfing(no
board, just body), spending time at the beaches and
in the mountains of New England.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN
THE SQUARE? Sitting by the Charles River.
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE
SPORTS TEAMS OR ICONS? Rocky Marciano
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF
EXERCISE? bodyweight exercise and qi gong
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING HERE
SO MUCH? Intellectual stimulation through conversation
with the faculty, staff, and students.
WHAT'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU
THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW? I meditate every morning
and evening.
WHAT SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU
HAVE? I can have conversation with anyone about
anything.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER
POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE (BESIDES FLYING!)? Breath under
water.
Instructor of the Month
November 2011: Sarah Speltz
What brings you to
Harvard? I was lucky enough to get a job in the
Marshal’s Office a few years ago. This past year we got
to work on planning the 375th Anniversary!
How long have you been
working here? MAC/HEM, 2 years
Where are you originally
from? Winona, MN
What's your favorite mode of
exercise? DANCE, definitely.
What classes do you teach?
Do you have a favorite? I teach Aqua aerobics weekly
at the MAC, plus I teach Zumba, step, cardio kickboxing, muscle
conditioning, interval training, good old fashioned aerobics, and
dance classes.
What's your favorite
sport? Tennis
What athletic
accomplishments are you most proud of? I played college
tennis, which was a great experience. And I survived two days
of training for a class called Body Attack, including a ruthless
fitness test, which I passed! Ultimately, I think I’m
just really proud, and incredibly grateful, that I can still run
around a tennis court like I did in the 90s!
What do you love the most
about teaching? I love taking everyone in class on
journey. It may only be an express class, but it’s a
few precious minutes when everyone in the room (or the pool) is
doing something positive for themselves, away from the stress and
craziness of the outside world. From the warm-up to the final
stretch, I try hard to always make it a fun, challenging
experience.
Outside of fitness what
other hobbies/interests do you have? theatre,
movies, and the ballet -- I try to take in as many shows as I
can.
When you are not
teaching/working out what do you do? Free time is spent
with my friends, attempting to get through the entire Sunday
newspaper, or doing mountains of laundry from all the working
out!
Employee of the Month
November 2011: Kathy Ferguson
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY
FROM? Sturbridge, MA
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO HARVARD?
I have loved Aerobics since the days of Richard
Simmons and always wanted to teach. When I heard about Dawn,
I knew I had to meet her and get involved in Harvard Rec's world of
group ex.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT
HARVARD? I love the attitude. Harvard's sassy,
knows it's #1, and works hard to stay there.
FAVORITE
BOOKS/MUSIC/MOVIES: Nicole Krauss is my
favorite contemporary author, I highly recommend. My love for
music is epic and huge - I dj and love to dance, and soul, funk,
hip-hop, latin beats and house music are usually what get me
going. As for movies, give me high school drama and/or
anything with Christina Applegate.
FAVORITE SUMMER
ACTIVITIES: Going to islands, worshiping the
sun, epic bike rides, sweating.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN
THE SQUARE? When in doubt, Berryline.
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE
SPORTS TEAMS OR ICONS? I think Tom Brady's
hot. That's about all I know about sports.
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF
EXERCISE? I love any kind of group ex class,
particularly ones involving struggling with 8-pound free weights or
dancing. I also love yoga (and yes, I ride a pretty bicycle
and shop at farmers markets, but I swear I'm not a hipster!)
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING HERE
SO MUCH? Everyone is so nice!
WHAT'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU
THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW? I can tap dance and
play the clarinet at the same time.
WHAT SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU
HAVE? I'm a writer. I love haikus (though
that's not my only format). I'm also a non-profit consultant
on the side (social entrepreneurs, feel free to hit me up).
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER
POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE (BESIDES FLYING!)? Superhuman
strength, so I can stop trying to so hard to get arms like Linda
Hamilton in Terminator II.
Instructor of the Month
October 2011: Xu Simon
Employee of the Month
October 2011: Whitney Kennedy
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY
FROM? Mississauga, Ontario Canada
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO
HARVARD? Hockey and i mean its harvard...
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT
HARVARD? The atmosphere and the incredible diverse group
of people you meet here - and i guess it can be fun
FAVORITE
BOOKS/MUSIC/MOVIES: book - a million little pieces;
music- i love everything, but I'm a die hard country fan;
movies-anything with ryan reynolds or matthew mcconaughey
FAVORITE SUMMER
ACTIVITIES: going to the beach, enjoying the heat and
grilling
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN
THE SQUARE? There are just so many to choose from... i
love the upstairs at the new starbucks, its just too crowded.
I love bolocco for their jimmy carters. But I do love
berryline
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE
SPORTS TEAMS OR ICONS? I am a huge sports fan,
especially the NHL. My favourite team is the detroit red
wings. I know, I'm not from detroit, but I grew up watching
them and that's how I actually got into playing hockey. My
favourite player of all time, hands down is Steve Yzerman.
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF
EXERCISE? I love doing anything active, but
definitely playing hockey. Although who doesn't love running
along the river when it's nice out
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING HERE
SO MUCH? I love the people that work here and hearing all
the funny interactions that go on between members when they don't
think you're listening.
WHAT'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU
THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW? When I was younger my
sister and I went to an all french school (we were taught
everything in french, with only 1 class of english a week). I
went to that school up until grade 5 and then my parents decided to
send me to a different school because my english wasn't very good.
My parents would get us to speak english at home but because
it wasn't very good, most of what we said we come out in
french.
WHAT SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU
HAVE? napping, winning jenga, making up fun games to play
at the front desk
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER
POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE (BESIDES FLYING!)? Definitely
teleportation, because then you could just go wherever whenever you
want
Instructor of the Month
September 2011: Sandra Kim
1. What brings you to
Harvard? I was once a grad student here at the Ed school,
and wanted so badly to teach classes at the gyms (esp. as a
California girl, I love group fitness classes!) Once I
graduated and found a side-gig teaching kickboxing at Boston Sports
Club, I had this terrific opportunity to teach at Harvard as well,
both Hemenway and MAC.
2. How long have you
been working here? It's only been a year and a half!
3. Where are you originally
from? I am originally from sunny Southern California,
namely, Orange County, home of the original Disneyland, Huntington
Beach, and the TV show, the O.C.!
4. What's your
favorite mode of exercise? My favorite mode of
exercise is jumping, kicking, and dancing (i.e. cardio kicks,
Zumba, etc). Anything more cardio based that uses great
music
5. What classes do you teach? Do you have a
favorite? I currently teach Cardio Kicks, Zumba, and
Total Body Conditioning, but also have taught Dance, Step and Yoga!
My favorites are kickboxing and Zumba and dance!
6. What's your favorite
sport? Gymnastics!
7. What athletic
accomplishments are you most proud of? I think being
able to teach 5 classes in one day (however tiring), is something
I've very proud of. I haven't been in this good of shape since high
school Track and Field!
8. What do you love
the most about teaching? I absolutely love the
members!! (of course!!!!) I also love a good song - good rhythm,
beats and sounds, and the feeling you get after a nice, good
workout.
9. Outside of fitness
what other hobbies/interests do you have? I also
teach private voice, piano and flute lessons on the side, perform
in community theatre groups throughout New England (currently in
rehearsal for A Chorus Line), and lead Bible Study through Citylife
Church in Boston.
10. When you are not
teaching/working out what do you do? I am currently
working in Student Life in Higher Education, and just completed my
time working at Wellesley College this summer. I am now looking to
go back to school and get a degree in Counseling and/or Ministry.
Yay, back to school for me!
Employee of the Month
September 2011: Daniel Golliher
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY
FROM? Dublin, Indiana
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO
HARVARD? Like Elle Woods, I come to learn and be
fabulous in the process.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HARVARD? I don’t
love the 15 month winter, but I do enjoy both the campus-wide wifi
and being immersed in one of the best academic environments in the
world.
FAVORITE
BOOKS/MUSIC/MOVIES: Atlas Shrugged, Gone with
the Wind, Harold and Maude, Dark Knight, Independence Day, All
of the Brandenburg Concertos by J.S. Bach
FAVORITE SUMMER ACTIVITIES: Marching Band, Wayne
County 4-H Fair
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN THE SQUARE? I
don’t really like the square; I prefer a small town main
street setup myself. I feel surrounded when I’m there.
However, I do like to be in my room in Currier eating ice cream
from the square.
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE
SPORTS TEAMS OR ICONS? I may or may not know what
sports are. Is that a food or a disease?
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF EXERCISE?
Running. Why? Because #1 you look like a gazelle, which is awesome,
and #2 running is extremely applicable to life both as an exercise
and an escape mechanism (you never know).
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING HERE SO MUCH? I like the
culture of fitness that I’m around all of the time, as well
as chatting up the locals / other employees. Also when you come
into the gym with people you know who don’t work there and
the people behind the counter know you your friends are all
impressed because you’re known.
WHAT'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU
THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW? I am a triplet. The
three of us (all brothers) are three of eight total siblings. And
if you’re into profiling (I’m looking at you, over 60
crowd [which my father belongs to and I kind of do]), I will answer
this question preemptively for you: my family is not Catholic.
WHAT SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU
HAVE? I play the piano and saxophone primarily, but also
the flute only in the band. I speak Spanish and German as well as
English. I do metal engraving in aluminum and copper. Also, I can
eat large amounts of steak.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER
POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE (BESIDES FLYING!)? Pssssh. Flying
is for n00bs. It would have telekinesis BECAUSE: 1) You can use
that power to fly by levitating yourself (see Jean Gray / X-men);
in other words, so many other superpowers that are in themselves
standalone can simply be derivative of telekinesis. This may seem
like I am violating the “’You only get three
wishes.’ ‘My first wish is for infinite
wishes!’” logic, but I’m totally not. See me for
full extrapolation on the logic on why that is so. 2) Other
superpowers are lame in comparison because they are so limited in
their scope. And I will not have lameness. I will not have it.
Employee of the Month August
2011: Chris Ludlow
What are your favorite
pastimes? Basketball, Football, Baseball, and Hockey
Where are you originally
from? White plains, NY
What’s something about
you that most people don’t know? My favorite movie
character is the Joker
Why do you love working here
so much? I love it because it’s a friendly place,
and the people that I work with are great! The members are very
nice too.
What specials skills do you
have? Great organization skills and seeing things that
needs to be cleaned or brought to the manager’s
attention.
What brings you to
Harvard? It’s my favorite place in the world.
If you could have one super
power, what would it be? Teleportation
If you could visit anywhere
in the world, where would it be? Citi Field
What’s your favorite
spot in the square? The Mac!
What do you love about
Harvard? It’s a beautiful area; love the people, and
lots to do.
What’s your favorite
mode of exercise? Swimming
Favorite
books/music/movies? SI, Mix 104.1, The Dark Knight
What’s your favorite
thing about the fall? It’s cooler outside, and
closer to the holidays.
Employee of the Month July
2011: Tiffany Cott
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY
FROM? I grew up in VA outside of DC but was born in
Kansas.
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO HARVARD? I work full
time at the Graduate School of Education as a Grants and Contracts
Manager.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HARVARD? It's a great
place to work with a lot of benefits - like the gym!
FAVORITE BOOKS/MUSIC/MOVIES: My most recent
favorites have been - Hunger Games for a book - Mumford and Sons
for music - and Bridesmaids for movie.
FAVORITE SUMMER ACTIVITIES: Drinks on a
patio!
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN THE SQUARE?
The Sunken Garden on the GSE campus - it's not too far from HEM you
should check it out on the corner of Appian Way and Garden
St!
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PASTIMES? I love to
travel and spend my time volunteering.
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE SPORTS TEAMS OR
ICONS? Boston sucks you in - ever since I moved here
I find myself rooting for Boston teams!
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF EXERCISE?
ZUMBA!
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING HERE SO MUCH? The
people!
WHAT'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T
KNOW? After college I lived in a townhouse in a big
housing development and one of my roommates brought home a duck as
a pet - we had to move it to the back yard to make room for my
brother to move in! The duck eventually went to live at a
lake.
WHAT SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU HAVE? Is sarcasm a
skill??
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE
(BESIDES FLYING!)? photographic memory - is that a
superpower?
IF YOU COULD VISIT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD IT
BE? I just booked my trip to Australia/New Zealand/Fiji
for Dec 2011 that was definitely at the top of my list!
Employee of the Month June
2010: Justin Tetreault
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY
FROM? Framingham, MA
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING
TO DO IN THE SUMMER? Beach pretty much being outside
enjoying the nice weather while it lasts
WHERE DID YOU DO YOUR UNDERGRAD/GRAD
WORK?
Johnson & Wales University where earned a bachelors degree in
Sports Managmen
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO HARVARD? Internship with
the Athletic Communications
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT
HARVARD? They have so many sports to choose from
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN
THE SQUARE? Crazy Dough's
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PASTIMES? Baseball
and going to the Cape
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE SPORTS TEAMS OR
ICONS? I am a huge Boston sports fan, but I
would say I love the Red Sox the most. Favorite player would
be Big Papi
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE? Shrek
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF
EXERCISE? Weight lifting or playing basketball
WHAT'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T
KNOW? I am boys with Jerry Springer and I have had 3
near death experiences. And not to mention I am the dopest
rapper on the planet.
IF YOU COULD VISIT ANYWHERE
IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD IT BE? Amsterdam
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY?
Halloween
Employee of the Month May
2010: Katie Kuzma!
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY
FROM? Sarasota, Florida
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO IN THE SUMMER?
Lounging on the beach
WHERE DID YOU DO YOUR UNDERGRAD/GRAD WORK?
Harvard
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO HARVARD? College, although I
don't know if I couldn't made it here without the soccer team
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HARVARD? The weather is so
great... NOT. Maybe the crazy mixture of people you find when
walking through?
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN THE SQUARE?
Definitely Nochs pizza, can't have a good day unless you stop
in!
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PASTIMES? Watching a
disgusting amount of television
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE SPORTS TEAMS OR ICONS?
Manchester United is the only team I really follow, and I usually
pretend I like teams from Tampa
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE? Way to many to start
naming, but Little Giants is the first one to come to mind
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK? Tough call between
Harry potter and Twilight. I'm obsessed with both series. Or
anything by Jane Austen
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF EXERCISE? I like
group classes, big fan of total body conditioning with Kerry
Antunes!
WHAT'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T
KNOW? I can only breathe out of out nostril, and I have
the biggest sweet tooth of anyone I know
IF YOU COULD VISIT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD IT
BE? Probably Austrailia
Instructor of the Month May
2010: Andrea Braham!
What brings you to
Harvard? Harvard is an amazing place filled with wonderful
people. I’m very lucky to say that Harvard was my first
job right out of College and I’ve been here ever since.
Coming to work here is indeed one of the best decisions I’ve
ever made.
How long have you been working here? I have been
at Harvard for almost 6 years.
Where are you originally from? The City of
Champions – Brockton, MA
What's your favorite mode of exercise?
Anything that combines boot camp type workouts and
boxing.
What classes do you teach? Do you have a
favorite? Indoor Cycling on Monday nights!!!
What's your favorite sport? I absolutely love
basketball.
What athletic accomplishments are you most proud
of? The athletic accomplishment that I am most proud of is
running in the 2007 Chicago Marathon. Even though the race
was stopped due to weather conditions (88 degrees and sweltering
humidity!) it was an experience that I will never forget.
What do you love the most about teaching?
The thing I love most about teaching is the
connection that I have with the class. I feel that as a whole
we motivate and push each other to work harder. I love to
look out into the class and see faces smiling back at me, I love to
hear (not just myself) singing to the songs and I definitely love
feeling the energy!
Outside of fitness what other hobbies/interests do you
have? Although fitness is my number #1 hobby I also love
to read book series, like Harry Potter.
When you are not teaching/working out what do you
do? When I’m not teaching/working out I love to
spend time with my family.
Employee of the Month May
2010: Andrew Knapp
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY
FROM? Duxbury, Mass
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO
HARVARD? Trying to get an education.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT HARVARD? The people
here are awesome.
FAVORITE BOOKS/MUSIC/MOVIES: I'll read just about
anything my mom gives me.
FAVORITE SPRING AND/OR SUMMER ACTIVITIES:
Duxbury has the nicest beach in Massachusetts. I'm a huge
beach bum.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN THE SQUARE? B.
Good, but Al's might be giving it a run right now.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PASTIMES?
Wrestling
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE SPORTS TEAMS OR
ICONS? I have a deep romantic interest in Tom
Brady. Unfortunately, he has yet to answer my numerous
calls/emails.
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF EXERCISE?
Anything that isn't running.
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING HERE SO MUCH? I
have really great coworkers.
WHAT'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T
KNOW? I am a co-author on a paper in the Journal of
Biological Chemistry.
WHAT SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU HAVE? I am a
pretty solid towel folder, thanks to this job.
IF YOU COULD VISIT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD IT
BE? I'd love to visit Australia. I've never
been, and it seems really fun.
Employee of the Month April
2011: Caitlyn Bolton
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY
FROM? Michigan City, Indiana
WHERE DID YOU DO YOUR UNDERGRAD/GRAD WORK?
University of Colorado at Boulder
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO HARVARD? My affinity for name
dropping.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN
THE SQUARE? The Yard in Spring
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE
PASTIMES? Many a campfire
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE
MOVIE? Labrynth
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE
BOOK? Still Life with Woodpecker
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE MODE OF
EXERCISE? Volleyball (pref beach, 4's)
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING HERE SO MUCH? Interacting
with people who care about their bodies!
WHAT SPECIAL SKILLS DO YOU
HAVE? I am crafty, also a wicked Hearts player.
IF YOU COULD VISIT ANYWHERE
IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD IT BE? Africa- before all the
big stuff dies.
Instructor of the Month
April 2010: Lynne Mullen!
What brings you to
Harvard? Originally came to Harvard for my Ph.D in
Biology, and since I’ve graduated am now working in an
academic position here.
How long have you been working here? I’ve
been an indoor cycling instructor since September of 2008.
Where are you originally from? My Dad was in the
military when I was a kid, so I’m not really from any one
place. When I recite the list of places to new acquaintances, most
people just remember Alaska, although I spent much more time in
California!
What's your favorite mode of
exercise? Indoor Cycling.
What classes do you teach? Do you have a
favorite? I teach indoor cycling, and
don’t really have a favorite. I love any class where students
show up regularly—they seem very committed to improving their
fitness and it’s so nice to build a relationship with
them.
What's your favorite sport? My favorite sport is
cycling, but also am fond of baseball. I love watching the Tour de
France!
What athletic accomplishments are you most proud
of? I’m actually most proud that I’ve gone
from the kid who’d be one of the last to be chosen for
kickball because I looked too delicate, to being a cycling
instructor. People now tell me that I look like an athlete!
What do you love the most about
teaching? I love helping people reach their
fitness goals. Teaching classes gives me the ability to be creative
and share my passion with people who are looking to improve their
fitness. I am so happy when I hear people tell me that they feel
like they’ve become stronger and fitter (and, of course, that
they liked my music and the ride). I often forget that I’m
paid to do something I love!
Outside of fitness what other hobbies/interests do you
have? I love hiking, being outdoors, and
reading about just about anything. I’m currently addicted to
crossword puzzles! Since becoming an instructor, my interest in
music has increased and I’ve had a lot of fun finding new
genres of music that I had never listened to before.
When you are not teaching/working out what do you
do? For work, I run a life sciences course at Harvard that
has over 400 students. Keeping up with the latest information
about fitness and cycling takes up a fair amount of time, but
generally I spend most of my time with friends and family, and also
meeting new friends!
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