Figure Skating Coaches
Meet the Figure Skating Coaches of GPD Skating Academy! Our qualified and experienced coaches bring a diverse range of skating backgrounds and expertise, all with a shared passion for helping skaters learn, grow and enjoy their time on the ice. Interested in private lessons? Contact Skating Director Cathy Brown at cathy.brown@glenviewparks.org, or reach out directly to a coach you’re interested in working with.
Abby Tromer
Figure Skating Coach
Abby Tromer began figure skating at a young age through the ISI program and is passionate about helping skaters build confidence, developing strong fundamentals, and performing with skill and artistry. She spent 10 years dedicated to Synchronized Skating, where she developed a strong appreciation for teamwork, precision, and artistry on the ice. She is currently a Learn to Skate USA instructor and an ISSA-certified personal training coach. Additionally, she specializes in Learn to Skate instruction, synchronized skating, choreography, and preparing skaters for performances, ice shows, and competitions. Abby believes every skater learns differently, so each lesson is tailored to each individual’s goals while creating a positive, supportive, and fun environment.
Becky Goldstein
Figure Skating Coach
Becky Goldstein brings more than 16 years of coaching experience and a passion for helping skaters of all abilities discover the joy of skating. She coaches Learn to Skate, Free Skate, Moves in the Field, Adult Skating, and Special Olympics/Adaptive Skating, creating an inclusive environment where every skater can grow. Becky competed in both ISI and U.S. Figure Skating programs, achieving ISI Freestyle 8 in addition to completing her Junior Moves in the Field and Novice Free Skate. She competed collegiately at Miami University and holds various certifications including ISI Gold Level Judge, CER Category A Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and TRX Qualified Coach. Becky has coached programs including Northbrook Icette, Spartan Skaters, and SPICE through NSSRA, bringing her expertise and enthusiasm to skaters of all ages and abilities.
Beth Krejnik
Figure Skating Coach
Beth Krejnik brings decades of skating and coaching experience, along with a passion for helping skaters grow both on and off the ice. She coaches Learn to Skate, Free Skate, Moves in the Field, and Synchronized Skating, creating a supportive environment for skaters of all ages. Beth trained at the Broadmoor World Arena, is a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist, and performed professionally with Disney on Ice. She has coached regional and sectional singles skaters as well as National Gold Medalist synchronized skating teams. Beth continues to share her love of skating with every student she teaches, helping skaters build confidence, develop strong fundamentals, and enjoy every step of their journey.
Cindy Mikhail
Figure Skating Coach
With more than 40 years of coaching experience, Cindy Mikhail is dedicated to helping skaters build a lifelong love for the sport. She coaches Learn to Skate, Free Skate, Moves in the Field, and Adult Skating, supporting skaters from their first lessons through advanced testing. Cindy is a U.S. Figure Skating Triple Gold Medalist in Free Skate, Figures, and Skating Skills. She earned four Regional Championship titles, a Southwestern Championship, and seven WIM championships from Juvenile through Junior Ladies. A member of the Chicago Figure Skating Club, Cindy brings decades of knowledge, encouragement, and passion to every lesson and every skater.
Jessica Young
Figure Skating Coach
Jessica Young has over 15 years of coaching experience in Learn to Skate, Free Skate, Moves in the Field, Adult Skating, and Special Olympics/Adaptive Skating, creating a supportive and environment where every skater can develop strong technique. As a competitive figure skater, Jessica earned bronze medals at the 2012 and 2013 Upper Great Lakes Regional Championships in the Senior Ladies division and went on to compete at the 2012 and 2013 Midwestern Sectional Championships. She also competed in the U.S. Collegiate Championships and is a U.S. Figure Skating Double Gold Medalist in Free Skate and Moves in the Field. Jessica is a member of U.S. Figure Skating and Learn to Skate USA and is dedicated to helping each skater grow both on and off the ice.
Izzy Harp
Figure Skating Coach
Izzy Harp is passionate about helping skaters build confidence, develop strong fundamentals, and discover a lifelong love for figure skating. She coaches Learn to Skate, Free Skate, and Moves in the Field. Izzy is currently a member of Northwestern University’s Figure Skating Team, where she continues to grow as an athlete. Her competitive experience includes qualifying for the U.S. Figure Skating Excel National Final twice and earning a national medal at the event. She is also a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field, demonstrating her dedication to technical excellence and strong skating skills. As a member of U.S. Figure Skating and Learn to Skate USA, Izzy enjoys sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with skaters of all ages and abilities.
Josh Fischel
Figure Skating Coach
Josh Fischel brings more than 16 years of coaching experience and a passion for developing skaters at every level. He coaches Learn to Skate, Basic Skills, Free Skate, Skating Skills, choreography, Excel, and Qualifying Levels of NQS. In addition to being a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Free Skate and Skating Skills, Josh has competed at two Junior Olympics, earning a bronze medal at one. His coaching career has taken athletes to some of the highest levels of the sport, including U.S. National Championships, Sectional Championships, the National Excel Final, and the Illinois Compete USA Series. Additionally, he has served as a faculty member and a presenter for the National High-Performance Development Camp (2021–2026) and the National Summit. Josh has been recognized nationally for his leadership and impact on the sport, including being honored with the 2025 Coach I.C.E. Impact Award for Community and the Developmental Coach of the Year Award. A member of U.S. Figure Skating and Learn to Skate USA, Josh is dedicated to inspiring skaters through technical excellence, creativity, and a lifelong love of skating.
Julia Meltzer Fennell
Figure Skating Coach
Julia Meltzer Fennell brings over 15 years of skating experience and a love for helping every skater succeed. She coaches Learn to Skate, Free Skate, Moves in the Field, Adult Skating, Special Olympics and Adaptive Skating, Collegiate Skating, choreography, and show skating. In the U.S she is a four-time U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Free Skate, Pairs, Solo Free Dance, and Skating Skills while also becoming a three-time regional medalist. Additionally, Julia currently represents Israel as an international competitor and is a three-time Israeli National Senior Ladies medalist. Julia creates a positive, motivating environment where skaters build confidence, strengthen technique, and develop a lifelong love of skating.
Leslie Kirchler-Owen
Figure Skating Coach
Leslie Kirchler-Owen has more than 20 years of coaching experience and a lifelong connection to the Glenview skating community. She coaches Learn to Skate and Adult Skating, helping skaters of all ages build confidence in a welcoming environment. As a recreational figure skater, Leslie grew up in Glenview’s ISIA (now ISI) program and was a member of the Mini Blades, Junior Blades, and Silver Blades synchronized skating teams. She competed at both the local and national levels. Leslie also was a soloist in the Glenview ice shows and began ice dancing while in high school. In addition, Leslie was a multi-sport athlete, earning her club colours for women’s football (soccer) at the University of Sheffield in England and competing in American and International styles for the national collegiate champions, the University of Michigan Ballroom Dance team. She has coached at both Cornell University and the University of Michigan along with the Ithaca Ice Center and the Ann Arbor Park District before returning to the Glenview Park District in 2005. Leslie is passionate about sharing her love of skating and helping every student enjoy success on the ice.
Lexi Gasparotto
Figure Skating Coach
Coach Lexi has been skating for 19 years, beginning at the age of four out of Canton, Michigan alongside many Olympic figure skaters. She currently represents the National Team Internationally while working under Olympic Coaches. She was the Regional Champion in both 2016 and 2019, the Sectional Silver medalist in 2023, the Tayside Trophy International Silver medalist in 2025, a 2x National Competitor, and the 8th U.S. woman to land a triple axel in competition. In addition to earning those titles, she has also received the Carol Heist and Hayes Allen Jenkins Award, Tai Babilonia Award, and was the winner of the Mabel Fairbanks Skatingly Yours Fund (a scholarship to help spread awareness for diversity in figure skating). Coach Lexi is driven by results through hard work but makes sure to never forget a key component; remembering that we skate because we LOVE the sport! She emphasizes breaking down all skating skills, getting into the technical aspect of things, and talking it through together to ensure a stress-free, fun environment. Thriving off of good energy, Lexi ensures her skaters are truly enjoying every part of the process.
Magda Zymon
Figure Skating Coach
Magda Zymon brings a passion for figure skating and a dedication to helping skaters of all ages build confidence. Magda has been competing for over 10 years and currently skates at the Masters Junior-Senior level. She is also a U.S. Figure Skating Silver Medalist in Skating Skills and Freestyle. Magda began her coaching career with the Rolling Meadows Park District before coaching additionally at Glenview. Here you can find her teaching multiple disciplines including Learn to Skate, Free Skate, and Adult Skating. As a member of the Chicago Figure Skating Club, she is passionate about helping skaters develop a lifelong love for figure skating.
Mirae Mastrolonardo
Figure Skating Coach
Mirae Mastrolonardo combines high-level skating experience with a background in sports performance to help athletes reach their goals. She coaches Learn to Skate, Free Skate, Moves in the Field, Adult Skating, Speed Skating, and Strength & Conditioning, emphasizing technique, athletic development, and injury prevention. Along with being a two-time U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Skating Skills and Free Skate, Mirae was also a former collegiate skater at Marquette University. Additionally, she has competed in long-track speed skating as a U.S. Speed Skating American Cup qualifier and has had the unique opportunity to train under four former Olympic athletes across both skating disciplines. She holds a degree in Exercise Physiology and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), bringing a well-rounded approach to developing confident, successful skaters of all ages.
Nicole Maguire
Figure Skating Coach
With more than 20 years on the ice, Nicole Maguire brings competitive experience and a drive to help skaters reach their full potential. She coaches Moves in the Field, Synchronized Skating, and Free Skate. Nicole earned multiple national medals with the Starlights Synchronized Skating Teams before winning three Intercollegiate National silver medals in ice dance at the University of Delaware. She serves as Coordinator and Coach of the Glenview Blades synchronized skating program and is dedicated to creating a positive, encouraging environment where every skater can thrive on and off the ice.
Savannah Paisley
Figure Skating Coach
Savannah Paisley has been coaching for five years and brings 13 years of skating experience to the ice. She coaches Learn to Skate, Free Skate, and Synchronized Skating, creating an encouraging environment where skaters can develop strong, fundamentals. Savannah began her skating journey at the Glenview Community Ice Center, competing on the Glenview Blades Preliminary and Open Juvenile synchronized skating teams for 4 seasons. She continued her competitive career as a member of the Starlights Synchronized Skating teams, becoming a national pewter medalist in 2020. In addition to coaching at Glenview, Savannah served as Camp Ice Cool Director from 2021–2024, helping introduce young skaters to the sport in a fun and supportive setting.
Shelly Perrone
Figure Skating Coach
Shelly Perrone brings more than 40 years of teaching experience and a lifelong passion for figure skating to every lesson. She coaches Learn to Skate, Free Skate, Moves in the Field, and Adult Skating, helping skaters build confidence while reaching their individual goals. Shelly trained in Colorado under renowned World and Olympic coaches Carlo and Christa Fassi and competed in multiple regional championships. She is also a U.S. Figure Skating Double Gold Medalist in Figures and Freeskate. Throughout her coaching career, Shelly has guided numerous skaters to earn U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medals in both Skating Skills and Freeskate. Shelly gives every student the utmost excellence in instruction, while continuing to instill her love and passion for the sport.
Toni Wright
Figure Skating Coach
With more than 16 years of coaching experience, Toni Wright brings knowledge, technical expertise, and passion to every lesson. A Gold Medalist in Skating Skills, Pre-Gold Freestyle, and Third Figure, Toni trained with nationally and internationally recognized coaches during her competitive career. She also studied flamenco dance in Madrid, Spain, bringing a unique blend of technique and artistry to her coaching. Toni has guided skaters through Gold Medal tests, regional competitions, Excel Series Finals, and National Showcase events. A member of U.S. Figure Skating Coach I.C.E. and ISI, she is dedicated to helping every skater succeed.
Olivia Dussel
Figure Skating Coach
Olivia Dussel brings more than a decade of coaching experience and a well-rounded competitive background to every lesson. She coaches Learn to Skate, Free Skate, Moves in the Field, and Synchronized Skating. Olivia is a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and competed locally, nationally, and internationally, representing Team USA for three consecutive seasons with the Chicago Jazz Synchronized Skating Teams. Following her competitive career, she continued skating with the University of Kentucky’s collegiate figure skating team, where she also served as Competition Chair. Olivia has coached skaters through Moves in the Field and Freestyle testing, developed synchronized skating athletes, and choreographed programs for individual skaters, teams, collegiate ice shows, and summer performances. Her skating background has allowed her to build strengths in various disciplines while continuing to stay actively involved in the sport and within the skating community! She is committed to professional growth and continuously evolving with both the requirements and the creativity that figure skating provides to athletes and coaches!
Yianna Drossos
Figure Skating Coach
Yianna Drossos discovered her passion for skating at a young age, and after 13 years on the ice, she enjoys passing that down to the next generation of skaters. As a Learn to Skate coach, Yianna creates a positive, encouraging environment where beginners build confidence while developing strong skating fundamentals. She has tested through Junior Moves in the Field and currently performs with Symmetry Ice Theatre’s Novice Theatre on Ice team based out of the Skokie Stadium. Yianna is also passionate about choreography and enjoys helping every skater feel supported, challenged, and excited to grow.
