Rita Kandel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in physical education and fitness. She has nearly 30 years of experience teaching fitness. For the past 7 years Mrs. Kandel served as a physical education teacher. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Management from Loras College in Iowa in 1993.
Mrs. Kandel’s favorite hobbies are hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, stand up paddle boarding, and scuba diving. She has been in National Fitness Commercials, as talent and a choreographer. She became an Ironman in 2014, was on USA International Dragon Boat Championship Team in Hamburg, Germany, and was a Silver Medalist in the Reebok National Aerobic Championship.
Beyond fitness, Mrs. Kandel enjoys photography, making jewelry, camping, and reading non-fiction. She also loves helping others, and has served those in need in Rwanda and Greece.
Fittingly, Mrs. Kandel and her husband Doug’s first date was a run. They have been married for 22 years and have three children. The family enjoys being active together. Mrs. Kandel has great satisfaction and a sense of purpose about what she does. She loves teaching and planting seeds for the joy of exercise and good relational skills in the students.
