Amy Pataky  (Gym-N-Learn Director, Gymnastics Teacher, and Assistant Preschool Manager), took gymnastic lessons at Shirley’s in Crown Point for eight years and here at Patti’s for six years. She was hired originally in 1990 and was employed for eight years during her high school and college years. After receiving a degree in education from Purdue University Calumet and teaching second and fourth grades for five years she decided to return as a gymnastics teacher, she then created the Gym-N-Learn Program the only fitness based nursery school in NW Indiana. Amy is certified in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR. She is also has been certified by USA Gymnastics, Kinder Accreditation for Teachers and is Safety Certified. Amy has been Gym-N-Learn Director since 2003.  Amy is married and resides in Schererville with her husband Michael. 

Nicole Gainer, (Gym-N-Learn Teacher, Swim Teacher, Kids Night Out Manager and Pool Manager), Nicole has worked here at All-American for seven years as a swim instructor.  She has been heralded as one of the most fantastic instructors working with children in the water.  Nicole previously taught gymnastics for Tumblebear Gym on Wheels. She also is American Red Cross First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant CPR certified as well as a Water Safety Instructor. She is also certified by USA Gymnastics, Kinder Accreditation for Teachers which is the highest level for teaching preschool gymnastics and is USA Gymnastics Safety Certified.  Nicole assists with our Gym-N-Learn Program and runs our weekly Lunch Bunch and Kids Night Out special event activities.  Nicole is married and resides in Dyer with her husband Dave. 

Jeana DeKruiff, (Gym-N-Learn Teacher and Assistant Dance Manager), has been dancing since the age of nine.  She has studied Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, and Pointe under the teaching of Robin Arvanitis.  She attended the Tremaine Dance Convention in 2001 and 2003 and performed with Dance Connection at Great America.  Jeana is certified in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR.  In the summer of 2003 she taught dance at the Highland Park District.  She is also the choreographer for the Marian Catholic High School fashion shows. Jeana graduated college at Columbia in Chicago with a Bachelors Degree in Art Entertainment and Media Management. She began teaching here at All-American in 2000. Jeana lives with her parents in Steger, Illinois. 

Natasha Wojciechowski (Gymnastics Teacher) has been part of our team here at All-American for two years.  Natasha took gymnastics at Patti’s All-American since 2003. She also is American Red Cross First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant CPR certified. She enjoys working with children, teaching gymnastics and doing gymnastics. Natasha lives in Dyer with her mother, sister Ashley and five foster children, Amber, Harmony, Tyler, Kylee, and Katrina.