Instructors 

Bella has danced for over 7 years and started gymnastics as a toddler! She has been teaching at Justice since the summer of 2021. 

She Cheered with Argo High School the team has won the conference championship two years in a row.  

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Hi my name is Edgar and I am the chess instructor at the Justice park district. I enjoy going out fishing, playing volleyball, and playing chess! I have played chess for 5 years and during this time I’ve placed 2nd place on 5th board in conference matches, placed in the top 20 players at the Greater Chicago chess tournaments, and won numerous matches against different schools. My goal here is to spread my knowledge of chess to those who want to want to learn and to people who want to expand upon their skills.

Sensei Kenneth Stanback is a highly experienced Yoshinkan Aikido instructor holding the rank of Yondan (4th degree black belt). Affiliated with the Chicago Seigokan Dojo, Sensei Stanback brings over 40 years of martial arts experience to his teaching, with an extensive background in Judo, Karate, and Aikido. For the past 25 years, he has dedicated himself exclusively to the study and practice of pure Yoshinkan Aikido, emphasizing strong fundamentals, discipline, and traditional technique. His depth of knowledge and passion for the art create a supportive and authentic learning environment for students of all levels.

My name is Sheri Figueroa and I am a passionate certified group fitness instructor and certified personal trainer dedicated to helping people move with confidence and joy. I am an avid runner who loves yoga and aerobics, I blend strength, cardio, and mindful movement into every workout. Inspired by nature and an active lifestyle, I love to create energizing, inclusive sessions that motivate clients of all fitness levels to feel strong, balanced, and empowered.

My name is Leslie Garcia I am part of the Jpd staff crew I am also the little scientist instructor and the wreath making class instructor. I love teaching the science class because science has always been my favorite and strong subject in school. My goal for the class is to teach the kids as well as allow them to have fun and a space where they feel they can ask questions and experience hands on and visual learning!
My goal for the wreath class is to give people a day of creating I have been an artist my whole life and I love being able to show people you can do it even if your not an artsy person you can do it!