Diana Frese-Marchese

Gymnastics Experience: Started gymnastics at age 5. Level 10 USA competitor through high school. Competed Nationally on several Regional teams that won National titles. Competed USAIGC Junior Olympic Nationals and completed USAIGC training. Competed three years at the University of Vermont on a gymnastics scholarship.

Teaching Experience: Taught gymnastics classes through high school, and in college. Choreography of floor and balance beam routines through college to present. State certified K-6 classroom teacher. Taught second grade for eight years, earned a Master's Degree in teaching Reading.

Philosophy: Each breath is a blessing, and every day an opportunity

Hobbies: Spending time with my family, gymnastics, writing

Quote: Life is what happens when you make other plans

Memory of Gymnastics: Competing with Dominique Dawes in USAIGC Nationals and watching her earn her first 10.0 on floor.

Interesting Fact: I am the youngest of six children