Management Team

Instructional Staff

  • Kristan Hausman

    Kristan Hausman

    Skating Director

    Time Coaching: Since 2006

    Certifications / Personal Skating Accomplishments: Gold and Synchro Certified Judge, ISI Core and Intermediate Accreditation, Certified Skating Director. Level 1 USA Hockey and Level 2 PowerEdge Pro instructor

    Education: BA in Psychology and Sociology from Ohio State University, MA in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Ohio State University.

    Coaching Specialties: High Freestyle, Synchro, Power Skating, Hockey skating skills, Music Editing and Choreography.

    khausman@newarkicearena.com

  • Lauren Simm-Gordon

    Lauren Simm-Gordon

    Skating Coordinator

    Time Coaching: Since 2009

    Certifications / Personal Skating Accomplishments: USFSA Gold Medalist in Singles, Pairs, Moves in the Field, Ice Dancing, 8 International dance tests passed, 2x National Medalist. Member of U.S. Figure Skating, Level 1 USA Hockey certified and Level 2 PowerEdge Pro certified.

    Coaching Specialties: Hockey Power Skating, Jump Techniques, Freestyle

    lauren@newarkicearena.com

  • Abigail Bagent

    Abigail Bagent

    Skating Instructor

    Time Coaching: Since 2018

    Certifications /Personal Skating Accomplishments: Completed LGRIA Jr. Instructor Certification Program. Level 1 USA Hockey certified and PowerEdge Pro certified. USFS Gold Medalist in Pattern Dance, Solo Dance, Free Dance, and Moves in the Field, 4 International Dances passed, Intermediate Freeskate, member of CFSC and OSUFSC. Passed ISI Freestyle 7, ISI Dance 10, 1 International Dance Passed, Diamond Solo Free Dance, Pairs 4, and Gold Certified Judge. Current competitor for the Ohio State University Figure Skating Team, 2023 Collegiate National Silver Medalist. Instructor of Basic Skills Academy, Hockey Academy, Freestyle Class, Dance Class, and Synchronized Skating Diamond Team.

    Education: Granville High School Class of 2022, The Ohio State University Class of 2026

    Coaching Specialties: Solo and partnered dance, free dance, freestyle, basic skills, hockey skating skills

  • Noah Hausman

    Noah Hausman

    Skating Instructor

    Time Coaching : Since 2022

    Certifications / Personal Skating Accomplishments:

  • Duncan Humphries

    Duncan Humphries

    Skating Instructor

    Time Coaching : Since 2022

    Certifications / Personal Skating Accomplishments: 16 Years Playing Experience, 4 Years on Newark Generals Varsity, Newark Generals Varsity Captain (2020-2021 Season), 2-Time OSHL All-Star (2020,2021), 2-Time OSHL State Champion (2018, 2019), USA Hockey DII Club National Semifinalist (2019), Current Denison Player. PowerEdge Pro Certified.

    Education: 2021 Newark Catholic Graduate and Salutatorian, 2025 Denison University Graduate - Physics

    Coaching Specialties: Basic Skills, Hockey

  • Amber Kohlberg

    Amber Kohlberg

    Skating Instructor

    Time Coaching: Since 2009

    Certifications /Personal Skating Accomplishments: Gold and Synchro Certified Judge, ISI Core, Intermediate, and Advanced Accreditation. USFS professional member; CER certified. Collegiate skater for OSU.

    Education: BA in Political Science from Ohio State University, MS in Accounting from Franklin University

    Coaching Specialties: Freestyle, Dance, Synchro, Choreography, and turns and edges.

  • Kaitlyn Nash

    Kaitlyn Nash

    Skating Instructor

    Time Coaching: Since 2018

    Certifications /Personal Skating accomplishments: ISI High, Intermediate & Core Freestyle Accreditation, ISI Gold Certified Judge ISI Synchronized Team Certified Judge USFS Learn to Skate and Learn to Play USA Instructor.

    Passed ISI Freestyle Level 6, ISI Dance 9, ISI Diamond Solo Free Dance, Arctic Snowflakes Synchronized Skating team member since 2013, Columbus Figure Skating Club member

    Education: 2021 Graduate of Newark High School and currently attending Ohio State University.

    Coaching Specialties: Footwork, Turns and Edges, Freestyle, Dance and Basic Skills

  • Kenadi (Adi) Scarberry

    Skating Instructor

    Time Coaching: Since 2021

    Certifications / Personal Skating Accomplishments: USFS Silver Dance, Intermediate Solo Free Dance, Intermediate MITF. Columbus Figure Skating Club Member 5 Years, Ballet at Spotlight Dance Center.

    Education: Homeschool Graduate.

    Coaching Specialties: Dance, Basic Skills, Freestyle.

  • Kelsea Smith

    Kelsea Smith

    Skating Instructor

    Time Coaching: Since 2012

    Certifications / Personal Skating Accomplishments: ISI Gold Judge, ISI Core Accreditation

    Coaching Specialties: Basic Skills, Freestyle -Specializing in Jumps, Power Skating, Choreography and Hockey Fundamentals

  • Olga Staker

    Olga Staker

    Skating Instructor

    Time Coaching : Since 2008

    Certifications / Personal Skating Accomplishments: ISI Gold Judge, ISI Freestyles 5, USFSA Adult Silver Moves in the Field and Freestyle

    Education: Native of Russia, holds a 5 year University Degree in Education / English major from State Linguistic University, Nichny Novgorod, Russia

    Coaching Specialties: Basic skills, Freestyle up to FS5, Adult, Off-Ice, Music Editing

  • Emily Winters

    Emily Winters

    Skating Instructor

    Time Coaching: Since 2009

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