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3rd Dan Black Belt
I've been practicing for 10yrs (started in 2010, but had to take 2 years off for an Achilles tendon surgery repair). Taekwondo has changed my life. I started training with my kids, so that we would have something to do together, but it has become a passion for me. I didn't used to be terribly active, but I'm much healthier (physically and mentally) now than I have ever been. I work hard to do the best I can at all aspects of taekwondo. I love my TKD friends and family!!
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| Profession: |
Professor of literature |
| Education: |
PhD, French, UCLA., BA, MA, French and German, Washington State University |
| Family: |
I have two daughters, both are 2nd Dan black belts. Eldest is finishing a Master's degree in Economics at Cornell, youngest studying theater at the British Academy of Dramatic Arts and Sarah Lawrence College. I've been married for 32 years. |
| Favorite Foods: |
Tomatoes fresh from the garden and Lindt 70% dark chocolate |
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| Taekwondo: |
2nd Dan black belt. 7 years of training.
I love the fact that there are tangible goals and the camaraderie I have with others that do TKD.
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| Profession: |
AP Chemistry Teacher, Borah High School (2022-present); AP Chemistry Teacher, Eagle High School (1997-June 2022) |
| Education: |
BS ED in Secondary Education (University of Idaho), M ED. in Educational Leadership (University of Idaho) |
| Family: |
I have 1 son that is 19 and attending College of Idaho |
| Favorite Foods: |
Peanut Butter, Ice Cream, and Raspberries |
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| Taekwondo: |
2nd Dan Black Belt. 7 years of training.
I love working out with my son, it has created a special connection for us. It keeps me in good physical shape and flexible which is so important especially as we age. I am grateful for the friends we have made it is like a family.
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| Profession: |
Lead Administrative Supervisor |
| Education: |
Masters degree of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management |
| Family: |
2 Kids-Gage has a second degree Black belt and is working towards his 3rd degree. He is in TKD Leadership and is on the demo team. Sophia plays the guitar and takes ballet at Eagle Performing Arts Center. We have 2 crazy boxers Roxy and Odin that hog the covers and snuggle us all. |
| Favorite Foods: |
It depends on the day, but I love food in general and don’t skip dessert! |
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| Taekwondo: |
1st Dan Black Belt. 4 years of training.
I enjoy the structured approach to fitness, getting rewarded for my progress with new belts/stars, and building relationships with the masters and other students. I also like having a safe space to try hard things that I will not be good at to start, taekwondo is a great place to rise to challenges and improve myself. It’s not a matter of competing with others, but coming into every class a little better than I was the day before.
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| Profession: |
I’m currently a Medication Safety Specialist. I have been a nurse for 15 years, I started in the Emergency Department and then worked as a Program Manager before pursuing my professional interest in patient safety. |
| Education: |
Bachelors of Science from Linfield University, McMinnville, OR. Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Idaho State University, Boise, ID. |
| Family: |
I have been married to my husband, Chris, for 13 years and we have a 12 year old son and a 9 year old daughter. We do Taekwondo as a family and, in addition to that, my son plays bass clarinet and my daughter rides horses. |
| Favorite Foods: |
I love spicy tuna rolls, Brie and turkey sandwiches, and orange crème chocolate truffles. |
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| Taekwondo: |
1st Dan Black Belt. 4 years of training.
I love stretching myself in a complete new way and seeing that I can do it! I also love the exercise, learning self defense and the positive associations!
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| Profession: |
We own and run The Organic Spider Man Natural Pest Control! |
| Education: |
Ricks College (now BYU-I) - one semester & amazing experience owning a business |
| Family: |
We have one daughter who is a wonderful mother to our 3 amazing granddaughters and is married to an awesome "young" man! Our oldest granddaughter is who inspired us to join TKD. My husband and I earned our 1st Degree Black Belt at the same time she earned her 2nd Degree. She also plays the violin. Our next granddaughter is our beautiful ballerina and cello player (also learning the harp) and the youngest is our gymnast and learning the harp as well both from our talented daughter. |
| Favorite Foods: |
Watermelon, just hard to beat a yummy watermelon. :) |
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| Taekwondo: |
1st Dan Black Belt. 5 years of training.
TKD is a passion for me. It challenges me mentally and physically to be a better version of myself. I love the fact that I can do TKD with my family and I don’t feel like I have to compete with anyone else.
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| Profession: |
Manage a manufacturing facility in the HVAC Industry |
| Education: |
Art Institute of Seattle (audio and video production) |
| Family: |
2 Boys
1 2nd Dan Middle School student
1 1st Dan Works with me |
| Favorite Foods: |
Grilled/Smoked Chicken |
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| Taekwondo: |
1st Dan Black Belt. 5 years of training.
Being in MDT has given me a space to have fun, relax, and occasionally break into jazz hands. It's definitely given me life long friends.
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| Profession: |
Scribe/Optician |
| Education: |
Optometric Assistant from Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) |
| Family: |
Married for 14 years and has a 12 year old who loves to play her guitar. |
| Favorite Foods: |
Spaghetti |
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| Taekwondo: |
Red Belt Belt. 2 years of Training.
I enjoy the community and camaraderie!
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| Profession: |
Physician Assistant, Urgent Care Provider |
| Education: |
BS Biology, BA Spanish University of Idaho 2006, Master of PA Studies ISU 2017 |
| Family: |
I have three kids, one dog, three cats, three fish, four snails, one frog and a husband. |
| Favorite Foods: |
Pasta, chocolate, fresh fruit |
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