Staff
Cherie Douma
Cherie is a San Diego native. She attended the performing arts high school and received her B.A., M.A., and Ed Sp. degrees from Point Loma Nazarene College, and has been teaching math at Valhalla High since 1993. She has two precious daughters and a hubby. Cherie was invited to take a Jazzercise class by one of her students in ‘94 and went through the workshop in ‘96. She has been going strong ever since! She teaches M, W, F 5:30am |
Christy Rockwell
Christy is happily married with 2 delightful daughters. She is a professionally trained jazz dancer and taught dance for 15 years. Her love is performing and the art of choreography. In the past, Christy worked with a popular San Diego DJ and was an original “party pumper”! She discovered Jazzercise after her first daughter was born. “It was getting difficult to keep up my crazy schedule. I taught aerobics and assumed Jazzercise would be similar…but oh was I wrong! After one of Susan’s classes, I was hooked! Not long after that, Susan would bring me up on stage (twisting my arm, ha ha!) and soon I found myself signing up and teaching my own darn classes.” So in 1998 the “party pumper” was at it again. “I love the way I feel during class and catching the looks on other’s faces knowing they feel the same way…an experience that we can’t seem to find anywhere else." You will find Christy rockin’ the house on T, Th 5:30am, M, W 9:00am and alternating Sat. |
Megan Knight
Megan teaches - M, W, F at 7:15am M, W, 6:45pm, and 5:30pm on Friday! Megan also rotates 4:15pm on Sat. |
Kathryn Salvaggio
Kathryn is a San Diego native and has been a Jazzercise student for the past twelve years. She was certified as an instructor last February and has been teaching ever since. Over the past two and a half years, Kathryn has lost more than seventy pounds. She credits Jazzercise for much of her success in losing the weight and staying fit. “I love to dance!” says Kathryn. “Jazzercise keeps me motivated and feeling good. I would not trade the friendships and support networks I have through Jazzercise for anything.” Kathryn is also a fifth grade teacher in the Alpine Union School District. She teaches Tuesday/Thursday Cardio Express classes at 7:15am, rotates 4:15pm on Fridays, Sat. and Sun. |
Emily Vossbrink
Emily is a native southern Californian who grew up in the LA area and is married to her high school sweetheart. She obtained her degree in Biology at SDSU and currently works at Qualcomm as a Quality Engineer. She discovered Jazzercise in 1999 after the birth of her twin daughters. It became her primary workout and helped to keep her fit throughout the pregnancy with her son. “I love the variety of the workouts and the fact that people of any fitness level can tailor the class to meet their needs”. In 2006 she decided to take her love of music and dance to the next level by becoming an instructor so that she could help others meet their personal fitness goals. Emily rotates 4:15pm on Friday and Sunday. |
Susan Shofner
“I want to make a difference in this world of ours!” that is Susan’s motto. Susan has been an instructor for 27 years. She started in Bend OR and then moved back to her roots in San Diego where she teamed up with Terry Deneen, who put Jazzercise El Cajon on the map. Susan has been the sole owner of the El Cajon Center for the past 10 years and loves every second of it. “Our Fitness Center is more than a place to exercise…you will meet new friends, improve how you feel inside and out, and you will knock years off your “true” age.” Being a cancer survivor, Susan knows the importance of exercise, a healthy mind, and a healthy soul. “Life is too short; we must take care of ourselves.” She teaches our Personal Touch classes, Junior Jazzercise after school programs, Jr. Jazzercise KidsKamps and regular adult classes - T, Fri. 9:00am, Sat. rotation. |
Christi Hines
Christi Hines was born and raised in San Diego, has 3 “almost grown children” and has been a Jazzerciser for 18 years. She has been an instructor for the last 13 years and has loved every second of it. “I am so thankful I’ve been given the opportunity to do something I love. Christi has 3 passions in life. First family, she loves having her whole family (60 of them in all) at her home whenever she can. Second scrapbooking. She started 15 years ago before anyone knew what acid free paper was! Lastly, life would not be complete without Jazzercise. “I love the music, the dance, the workout, and most of all the people I have been blessed to know and love throughout the years. And remember: Challenges are what make life interesting, overcoming them is what makes life meaningful!” Christi's classes T, Th 5:30pm. |
Sharon Papike
Sharon had a desire to be a physical education teacher, but got an English degree instead. Then came the family, a career in fashion, and a passion for helping people. She found Jazzercise 25 years ago after having her 3rd baby. After 5 of those years, she decided to join the team of instructors here at El Cajon. With 20 years of teaching experience, she is our oldest team member at 57, and continues to brighten the days of the young and old alike. Sharon will give you a fabulous workout and a great dose of humor every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:45 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. |
Casey Finley
Casey has been Jazzercising in El Cajon since she was 15-years-old. Not quite as young, but still full of youth, Casey teaches an energetic and upbeat class. While not on stage at Jazzercise, you might find her working with delinquent youth in the County. Casey can also be seen in musical theater productions with CCT and CYT. Life modo: Live and love full, dance and laugh a lot! Casey teaches M, W 4:15pm! |
Karen Marshall
Karen found Jazzercise “Later in life" (OK, age 43) and was hooked after her first class. “It's never too late to start!!” says Karen. Her fitness philosophy is find a workout you love and make it a priority in your life. “Teaching Jazzercise gives me the opportunity to share my passion for movement ~~ with a little sweat thrown in!” When not Jazzercising, Karen is running a business with her hubby and spending time with her three grown kids. Her action packed classes are T, Thurs 4:15pm, M & W 5:30pm and Sat. rotation. |