Meet Our Team!
.Childcare Leader: Kelly Lofdahl
Kelly has a degree in Child Development, a Teaching Credential, and was a Kindergarten teacher in Anaheim Hills, Chicago and New York for 10 years before “retiring” to stay home with her two little ones, Tyler (3) and Jyllian (21mths.) She heads up our childcare department and is an inspiring leader. She has a passion for music, art, fitness, tutoring and bringing out the best in each and every child! Kelly teaches Kids Art, Kids Music and works in childcare Tuesdays & Fridays.
Childcare Team Member: Courtney White
Before I worked at Studio Seaside I… volunteered in multiple elementary classrooms and graduated from San Diego State with a degree in Journalism and 3 years experience in children’s education research.
I’ve been at Studio Seaside since: August of 2010
I grew up: In Yorba Linda, CA
My favorite book as a kid was: Flora’s Red Socks
My favorite Disney movie is: Finding Nemo
My Biggest Goal: Graduate law school and help others!
My favorite studio class: Lizzie’s Spa and Candlelight Yoga to relax or Rachele’s Cardio Dance Fusion!
I love Studio Seaside because: It’s not just a great please to exercise, but to meet friends. Everyone here feels like such a close family!
Childcare Team Member: Liz Duncan
Before I worked at Studio Seaside: My background is in art (attended F.I.D.M and worked for Quicksilver in Huntington Beach for almost 4 years in their Visual Merchandising Department doing Trade shows, Special Events and Corporate Décor)
I’ve been at Studio Seaside since: January 2010
I grew up: in Seal Beach and still lives there today. After coming from a family of six girls, Liz has learned to love being surrounded by others and enjoys a little chaos in the process! In addition to being a part of her nieces and nephews lives on a daily basis, she has been working with children for about a year.
My favorite book as a kid was: The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles
My Biggest Goal: is to achieve personal happiness.
My favorite studio class: Yoga Sculpt with Jill
I love Studio Seaside because: of it’s peaceful working environment
Childcare Team Member: Lizzie Harte Rodgers
Before I worked at Studio Seaside I: attended the University of Wisconsin, received a Minnesota state teaching license and California Teacher Credential, and taught at Harbor Day School. I am also still the head swim coach at Big Canyon Country Club.
I’ve been at Studio Seaside since: 2010
Where I grew up: I was born in Goleta, CA. Raised in Minnesota, and Corona del Mar, attended College in Wisconsin and Australia.
My favorite book as a kid was: From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Baisl E. Frankwhiler
My favorite Disney movie is: The Lion King
My Biggest Goal: is to be healthy.
My favorite studio class: Candlelight Yoga, Spa Yoga, and Kids Yoga
I love Studio Seaside because: it is a happy, healthy place for families and the community.
Childcare Team Member: Angie Florence
Before I worked at Studio Seaside I… lived in Washington and worked as an Art Teacher
I’ve been at Studio Seaside since: November 2010
I grew up: in Yucaipa, CA
My favorite book as a kid was: The Bernstein Bears
My favorite Disney movie is: The Little Mermaid
My Biggest Goal: to plan and coordinate weddings
My favorite studio class: Cardio Ballet
I love Studio Seaside because: I get to teach and hang out with kids and occasionally slip in a work out class or two!
Childcare Team Member: Blake Elizabeth Gardner
Before I worked at Studio Seaside I: worked in the daycare at Equinox Fitness Club. I have also worked at Suite Sweat Infrared Sauna Studio, and I baby-sit on the side.
I’ve been at Studio Seaside since: January of 2011.
I grew up: in Newport Beach in the Port Streets. I went to Andersen Elementary school, and graduated from Corona Del Mar High School.
My favorite book as a kid: was any book from the Harry Potter series.
My favorite Disney movie: is Toy Story.
My biggest goal is: to live a happy and healthy life, and to have a kids and a career of my own someday.
My favorite studio classes are: Vinyasa Flow and Pilates Extreme.
I love Studio Seaside because: the staff, instructors, and members are really nice, the classes are awesome, and the overall environment is so positive and comforting.
