Katie Duncan(Office Administrator and Gymnastics Instructor) joined the All-American staff this year. Katie took gymnastics for five years and tumbling for a year. Katie was a cheerleader for five years too! She is excited to be a part of Patti’s All-American. She is certified with American Heart Association in First Aid and Adult, Child, and [...]

Nicole Wedel (Office Administrator) joined the All-American staff this year.  Nicole graduated in 2004 from Purdue University Calumet with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Kindergarten.  Se taught sixth through 2nd grades in Hobart and Crown Point schools.  She put teaching on hold to raise her two boys, Aiden and Carter.  [...]

Bernadette Sheely, (Office Administrator and Patti’s Assistant)  Bernadette loves working with and around children. She has been a Girl Scout co-leader and faith formation teacher.  Bernadette attended the USA National Gymnastics Congress in Philadelphia, PA in 2008 and in 2009 and 2011 she attended the National Brain Trust Conference in Las Vegas, NV. She is [...]

Shari Lucas (Office Administrator) is part of our office staff.  Shari has worked as a legal secretary in Chicago.  She enjoys spending time with her daughter, Julia, working out, gardening and reading. Shari’s daughter is a Gym-N-Learn student here at All-American. Shari lives in Schererville with her husband Marty and daughter Julia.

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.

Tracy Stella (Operations Manager, Marketing Manager, Pro Shop Manager, and Swim Manager) graduated in May 2002 from Purdue University Calumet with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. Tracy took gymnastics lessons here at Patti’s and has taught gymnastics for eight years.  Tracy is USA Gymnastics Safety certified as well as certified in American Red Cross First [...]

Tina Okerstrom (Office Administrator, Bookkeeper, Finance Manager,  and Human Resource Manager) joined Patti’s in March 1996. She is currently doing our bookkeeping and payroll. Prior to that time, she worked as a legal secretary in a Chicago law firm.  Tina also is a licensed esthetician.  She resides in St. John  with her husband, Mike and [...]

Claudia Pienta (Day Office Manager, Office Administrator and Tech Manager) She has been here since 1998.  Prior to that time, she was a realtor for nine years.  She is a vocalist, pianist, and a Music Director at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church.  She loves gardening, cooking, reading, and computers but her passion is music.   [...]

Paula Nudi (Office Administrator, and Evening Office Manager) has been at All-American Gymnastics since 1989.  Prior to that, she was a manager of a beauty shop for 10 years. She is certified in American Red Cross First Aid and Adult, Child and Infant CPR.  Paula, along with her husband, Chuck, resides in Sauk Village with [...]

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 [...]