Amy Pataky (Gym-N-Learn Director), took gymnastic lessons at Shirley’s in Crown Point for eight years and here at Patti’s for six years. She was hired originally in 1990 and was employed for eight years during her high school and college years. After receiving a degree in education from Purdue University Calumet and teaching second and [...]

Yesenia Vidal (pronounced Jay-senia) Vidal, (Gym-N-Learn Teacher)  As a child Yesenia participated in gymnastics for four years.  She was captain of her cheerleading squad in high-school. She has completed a Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degree. She taught five years in a Preschool in Illinois as well as Youth Sports, Gymnastics, Home School [...]

Pat Botma (Customer Service Representative and Gym-N-Learn Teachers Assistant)   Pat has been married for 25 years and has two children, Kate and Colleen.  Her children attended gymnastics since they were in preschool at Patti’s All-American Gymnastics and they’re now 17 and 19!  This is her third year helping with Gym-N-Learn.

Rhonda Zaluckyj (Gymnastics Teacher and Public Relations Manager) joined our All-American staff in 2006.  Rhonda is a former varsity cheerleader at Lake Central. She took tumbling classes in Griffith and at Patti’s All-American.  She brings much enthusiasm to her job and loves being around children! Rhonda is American Red Cross First Aid, Adult, Child and [...]

DeAnna Arndt (Gymnastics instructor) joined the All-American staff this year. DeAnna was a competitive gymnast for thirteen years. DeAnna won state in level six. She was a cheerleader for two years and on the Lowell High School dance team for one year. Then using her gymnastics skills, DeAnna joined her high school diving team, placing [...]