Meet The Instructors
Wendee Constable
Wendee became an instructor in the spring of 2013, and since, has enjoyed teaching Zumba and Kids Zumba throughout the community. Wendee has a great love for children and animals, especially horses and dogs. She is a kindergarten teacher for Rockingham Public Schools, and does volunteer work with her English Mastiff as a certified therapy dog team. Wendee grew up locally, and although resides off the mountain on a small farm, she and her husband are also Massanutten Property Owners. Her son attends JMU and is an avid skier. Wendee and her family regularly enjoy all the fantastic amenities Massanutten Resort offers, and are especially fond of the Massanutten Fitness & Rec Club. If you see her on the mountain, make sure to say hi!
Certifications include: Zumba®, Zumba® Kids, & Aqua Zumba®
Wendee teaches the following classes: Zumba® & Aqua Zumba®
Isabella Jones
Isabella is a pro trainer and yoga instructor with over 30 years of teaching experience. Her clients include pro athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone wanting to get in shape from 8 to 80! Isabella's specialty is helping people get back into their wellness routine-mind, heart, and body!
Certifications include: Yoga Alliance expert level E-RYT® 500
Isabella teaches the following classes: Aerobics and Yoga
Deborah Thompson
Deborah began teaching Zumba® in 2017. In addition to Zumba® she also enjoys teaching Silver Sneakers, TRX and Barre Above in the community. She enjoys cooking, knitting and baking. She is also strong advocate for beginning your fitness journey right where you are - just start! Currently Deborah is an administrator for her church and an office manager at a university in Harrisonburg where she lives with her family.
Certifications include: Zumba®, Silver Sneakers, Barre Above. Group Fitness Instructor with AAA/ISMA
Deborah teaches the following classes: Zumba®
Jennifer Flook
Jennifer is a dialysis technician and scrub tech when not teaching at MFRC. She has taken pound for 3 years and recently became a certified POUND® PRO. Jennifer has a passion for fitness because she believes that if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you! She loves that POUND® is for everyone and it is meant to be fun.
Certifications include: POUND® Pro
Jennifer teaches the following classes: POUND®
Jill Howdyshell
Jill has over 20 years' experience in fitness and recreation and loves to see people enjoying an active and healthy lifestyle. She teaches a variety of class formats, designs nutrition and fitness programs for all ages, and works as a coach/trainer for other instructors.
Certifications include: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, Les Mills Body Pump™, Les Mills Body Attack™, CPR/AED/First Aid
Jill teaches the following classes: Power Pump