Vanessa Jovanovic is our Fitness Coordinator. Vanessa has worked at the Neighborhood House for more than a decade and will receive her Bachelors degree in Psychology in 2011 from Hunter College.

Vanessa can be reached at 212 744-5022, ext. 1303 or vjovanovic@lenoxhill.org.

Name

Vanessa Jovanovic  
Emily Bame
Theresa Calderon
Ainadel Ojeda
Karen Scott
Matthew Snover

Email Address

vjovanovic@lenoxhill.org
ebame@lenoxhill.org

Emily Bame is our Aquatics Coordinator. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut (BA, Sociology) and has an extensive aquatics background, with 15 years of experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor and 12 years of competitive swimming experience. Emily is a certified pool operator and also holds certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. 

Emily can be reached at 212 744-5022, ext. 1244 or ebame@lenoxhill.org.

Therese Calderon has worked at the Neighborhood House for 8 years as a lifeguard and swim instructor, as well as other aquatics facilities in New York City.  In her time here she has been involved with Early Childhood, After-School and summer camp programs.  Therese is available for private and semi-private instruction. Therese has certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Community First Aid, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.

Karen Scott is a lifeguard and also teaches many group and private lessons.  Karen has been teaching swimming for over 10 years around New York City.  She also has a competitive swimming background. Karen has certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Community First Aid, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.

Devon Abbott has been a personal trainer and a competitive bodybuilder for the last 10 years. He recently completed his Associates Degree as a PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant) at ASA College and is hoping to pursue his Baccalaureate Degree. Devon has instructor certifications in I.F.A. International Fitness Association / Aerobics, Personal Trainer, Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch, American Red Cross CPR and American Heart Association Adult CPR & AED.

Anita Koffler has been teaching exercise for well over 30 years. Many years ago, Family Circle magazine featured her exercises in an issue of their magazine. It proved to be their most popular exercise article ever and received scads of mail from enthusiastic readers. Anita teaches Silver Sneakers and other aerobic classes at the Neighborhood House. She has instructor certifications in Silver Sneakers Level 1, ACE and American Red Cross CPR.