September Instructor of the Month - Amy Paff

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself: what are some fun facts about you? I'm a wife and mom of 2. My favorite season is summer bc I love being outside. I enjoy baking and decorating cakes. I lead various community events and projects through my church at South Parkersburg Baptist Church. I've taught group exercise classes at the YMCA for 7 years and truly love being apart of the Y family.

2. What do you teach at the YMCA of Parkersburg? Tell us a little bit about it. I teach step aerobics and a lifting class called strong.

3. When and why did you become an instructor? What's your teaching style? I started teaching 7 years ago bc I have a degree in Physical Therapy and have a huge interest in fitness and nutrition.

4. What is your most favorite part of teaching at the YMCA of Parkersburg? My favorite thing about working at the Y is being apart of such a wonderful community of people. My classes are filled with some of the best people around. We encourage each other to be better versions of ourselves daily.