Meet the Wellness Team

Heather Minetti - Wesleyan Adult Fitness Coordinator
Heather is a 1976 graduate of the University of Colorado. She earned her Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, as well as another Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut. Heather serves as the Coordinator of the Wesleyan Adult Fitness Program and the Lunch and Learn Program.

Patti Klecha-Porter - Director, Wesleyan Adult Fitness Program

John Biddiscombe - Director of Athletics
John Biddiscombe has been a member of the Physical Education Department at Wesleyan University for 35 years and has served as Chair of the PE Department and Athletics Director for 22 years. During his time at Wesleyan he has coached three sports including assistant football coach, head wrestling coach and assistant track and field coach.

A graduate of Springfield College with a B.S. in Physical Education and a M.Ed at Slippery Rock State University with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology, John has been very active in many athletic and professional physical education associations.

Instructors

Heather Minetti - Hiking in Wadsworth, Hills and Stairs Training, Power Stretch, Get Fit with a Variety of Cardio Machines, Circuit Cybex & Free Weight Class, Interval Walking with Backpack

Sue Schade - Yoga Fitness, Beginning Free Weight Class, Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga
Sue has Yogafit certification in levels I and II. She currently teaches physical education and other fitness classes at Choate Rosemary Hall, Durham Park and Recreation Department, Wallingford Parks and Recreation Department and Unique Fitness Center for Women. Sue has over 15 years of experience teaching fitness class.

Jeannine Loughlin - Pilates Mat Class
Jeannine has been studying Pilates for four years. She has a background in dance and studied under dance pioneer Truda Kaschmann, contemporary of Joseph Pilates. She is certified through the School of the Hartford Ballet. Jeannine has taught in a variety of venues to a number of different age groups.

Rana Jeanne Bonanno - Zumba
Rana has earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Hartford Academy of Arts. She is a certified instructor for Zumba Fitness and has taught dance in a variety of venues to a number of different age groups.

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