 |
| Jamie Lapke, Gymnastics Program Manager |
|
Jamie began gymnastics at the age of 4 and competed for the
Chicago Park District’s recreational program from the
ages of 8 to 15. In 1991 she graduated from Northeastern Illinois
University with a degree in secondary physical education. While
doing her student teaching, Jamie took a job with the Chicago
Park District at Merrimac Park, where she worked full time
until 1994. At Merrimac, a large part of her work involved
teaching tumbling and gymnastics, and she developed a top ranking
competitive team for the park.
Jamie has always loved gymnastics and after college began working out at Avondale
Park, where she was a top performer for the
Level 5 competitive team. Subsequently, Jamie competed
in the USAG program through Level 9 and retired after competing at Level 9 Regional
Championships.
Jamie joined the gymnastics staff of the Park District of Oak Park in September,
1994. She runs the OPGC preschool program, and coaches a number of the girls
classes as well as the GIJO Competitive team. Jamie is USAG Safety Certified,
CPR and First Aid certified, is a USAG Professional member, and is certified
as a PDP Level 1 coach and a KAT (preschool) instructor.
|
PREV
Oak
Park Map