LISA DI LILLO - Lisa has been a skating professional for over twenty years and is a member of Ice Skating Institute (ISI). She enjoys working with skaters of all ages at both the recreational and competitive levels. She is passionate about the sport of figure skating and can be reached at ldilillo@csc.com or (518) 452-5856.

CASEY DITZEL - Casey has been teaching for over ten years and is a member of Ice Skating Institute (ISI), United States Figure Skating (USFS), and Professional Skaters Association (PSA). While studying at SUNY Oswego, Casey was president of the Oswego Precision Skating Team leading them to many competitions including Easterns and Nationals. She currently works with children of all ages at both recreational and competitive levels. In addition to coaching, Casey has her M.B.A. from Union College and has a career in broadcasting at CBS6 and The Capital Region's CW.

KIMBERLY FINNIGAN - Kim has been skating since age five and participated in both individual and synchronized skating competitions. She has been coaching group and private lessons for seven years and is a member of Ice Skating Institute (ISI) and United States Figure Skating (USFS). Kim has completed her Junior Moves In The Field Test, Intermediate Freestyle Test, and ISI Freestyle 6 level. She recently graduated from The College of Saint Rose and is certified to teach seventh through twelfth grade math. She enjoys working with skaters of all ages at both the recreational and competitive levels. Kim is available for individual instruction and may be contacted at (518) 928-2327 or by email at finnigank163@strose.edu.

STEPHANIE HUNTER - Stephanie is a new coach to the area. She recently moved here from Plattsburgh, NY where she graduated from college. She in now working at WTEN in Albany. She has coached Basic Skills and Learn-To-Skate for over eight years, and has taught Freestyle and Moves In The Field for over six years. She has skated for fourteen years, testing and competing through her Intermediate Freestyle, Senior Moves In The Field, and Gold Dances. She also competed on a Synchronized Skating Team. Stephanie can be reached at (315) 725-4110 or by email at sh9dj2@aol.com.

ROCKY IRISH - Rocky has been coaching for over eighteen years and is a member of the Ice Skating Institute (ISI) and United States Figure Skating (USFS). Following a long amateur career with a strong background in figures, freestyle and choreography, Rocky became a professional figure skater in 1986 and performed and toured with Ice Capades for four years. During his competitive amateur career he trained extensively under the direction and supervision of Olympic skater Tommy Litz, in Lake Placid, NY and in the Capital District with renowned figure skater, ballet instructor and choreographer Becky DeWitt. Rocky received many gold, silver and bronze medals throughout his skating career and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to all levels and areas of the sport. In addition to coaching, Rocky has a career in health care working for the NYS Department of Health. Rocky can be reached at (518) 986-2811.

ALISSA LEAVITT - Alissa has been a member of Over The Edge since 1999. Alissa has been coaching group and private lessons for ten years. She enjoys working with skaters of all ages and abilities, including skaters with special needs. Alissa is a certified elementary and special education teacher and is currently a first grade teacher. Please contact her at amleavitt@hotmail.com.

MARIA SUSKO-DOLLARD - Maria has been teaching skating for seventeen years and is a member of Ice Skating Institute (ISI), United States Figure Skating (USFS) and Professional Skaters Association (PSA). She has earned degrees in both Early Childhood Education from Hudson Valley Community College and Elementary Education from Russell Sage College. Formerly a rink director and special events manager at HVCC, she enjoys sharing her love of skating through teaching skaters of all ages (even adults!) and abilities. She can be contacted by email at msusko@nycap.rr.com.

PAMELA TALLENT - Pam is the founder and Director of Over The Edge, Inc. She earned her BA degree from Syracuse University. Having a strong background in childhood education, and prior experience as Business Manager for another ice skating school, Pam sought to combine these skills with her knowledge and love of the sport of ice skating. Over The Edge, Inc. Ice Skating School is the product of this effort. Pam is a professional member of Ice Skating Institute (ISI), where she's obtained her Gold Judges Certification, and United States Figure Skating (USFS). After raising her two sons, Pam decided to pursue her love for figure skating, ultimately training for and competing as an adult skater in the USFS Adult Nationals Figure Skating Competition. She then added ice dancing to her resume and is presently tested at bronze level. Pam is also adjunct professor at the College of Saint Rose, Physical Education Department, where she teaches Beginning Figure Skating. She has been teaching skaters of all ages for fifteen years and is available for private instruction. She can be reached at overtheedge@frontiernet.net or (518) 922-7652.

JODY TEN EYCK - Jody has been teaching both private and group lessons through the ISI skating program in the Albany area for the past twenty-seven years, teaching both competitive and recreational skaters. She has been coaching with Over The Edge, Inc. for the past twelve years and is a Silver certified ISI judge. She is available for individual instruction and may be contacted at (518) 461-0552 or by email at JQTeneyck@earthlink.net.

TARA TEN EYCK - Tara has been skating competitively with ISI and USFS since she was six years old. She is a USFS gold medalist in Moves In The Field, has completed her Junior Freestyle Test and has passed her ISI Freestyle 8 level. Tara has been working with Over The Edge, Inc. for the past seven years in the Basic Skills Program. She is available for individual instruction and may be contacted at (518) 461-6803 or by email at tteneyck@earthlink.net.