meet our staff
Directors
Jenny Bacon
Director of Skating, Team Coach
Christine Burke
Assistant Director, Team Coach
Coaches
Kaelin Bailey
Kaelin Bailey started skating at the age of 7. With experience in Ice dance, Singles, and synchronized skating. Kaelin has been competing in synchronized skating for the past 12 years. She competed with DC EDGE for 9 seasons. Kaelin was also a U.S national competitor for two seasons attending the U.S synchronized skating championships in Colorado Springs, CO and Peoria, IL. For two years Kaelin was an athletic training assistant in Frederick MD. She is currently a sophomore attending Frederick community college, and studies surgical technology.
Jessica Chaffee
Jessica Chaffee skated for Team Braemar, Team Elan, Miami University, and with DC EDGE Adult (from 2016-2019, & 2022-present). She has been coaching since 2003, most recently as the Director at Richmond Synchro. Jessica coaches private lessons of all levels at Wheaton Ice Arena and Chevy Chase Club, as well as LTS classes at both rinks. She is a member of the Professional Skaters Association and holds Basic Accreditation status. Jessica has three children, two rescue pups, and lives in Falls Church VA.
Amanda Fogle
Amanda joined the DC EDGE coaching staff in 2014. She previously coached with Sparklers Synchronized Skating Teams in Frederick, Maryland for 8 years. Amanda was the co-founder of the Sparklers, and watched the program grow from one team to six teams. She is a skating professional at Skate Frederick, in Frederick, Maryland, where she teaches learn to skate and private lessons. She is a member of the Professional Skaters Association. Amanda is the mom of three kids, one of whom skates for DC EDGE.
Dana Hall
Dana Hall has over 22 years of competitive synchronized skating experience and skated on almost every level USFS has to offer. She has been a Team USA member for over 12 seasons and is a 3x World Team member with Skyliners Senior from 2018-2020. Dana has coached Nationally and Internationally with Adrian College Senior & Collegiate teams, and most recently with Eastern Elite Novice and Intermediate. She is a member of PSA and holds Gold tests in Skating Skills (Moves in the Field), Dance, and Solo Free Dance. Dana holds a B.S. in Athletic Training and is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer.
Emily Hollander
Emily Hollander has been coaching synchronized skating since 2003. She was a member of Team USA for 17 years, competing nationally and internationally at the senior level. Emily is a 3-time World Team Competitor. She has coached synchro skills through senior level teams. She has her gold level in moves and dance, plus several international dances and junior freestyle. Emily teaches private and group lessons at Cabin John, and is a mom to two children.
Kristin Huppi
Kristin Huppi has been skating with the DC EDGE Adult team since 2009, and she joined the coaching staff in 2012. She previously coached with Team Ashburn. Kristin teaches Learn to Skate classes and private lessons at the Ashburn Ice House, and is a member of the Professional Skaters Association. She graduated from Duke University with a Doctor in Physical Therapy and from Virginia Tech with a degree in Biology. Kristin is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Elyse Lerman
Elyse Lerman joined DC EDGE as a skater on the Adult team in 2010, and joined the coaching staff in 2011. She has been involved in synchronized skating for over 20 years. She skated for the Crystallettes, Team Élan, and the University of Michigan. She has coached group classes and private lessons. She was the assistant coach of the University of Michigan Senior and Collegiate teams and is a member of the Professional Skaters Association. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and a M.A. in Education from the University of Michigan. She is currently an elementary school teacher in Virginia.
Shannon Mondares
Shannon Monardes, an Illinois native, started skating at 3 years old and competed in Synchronized Skating for 10 years through the Junior level. She was a part of Team USA for 3 years and is a World Bronze Medalist, as well as a 3-time National Champion at the Junior level. She also skates for the DC EDGE adult and masters teams and loves to compete. Shannon teaches private and group lessons at Skate Frederick in Frederick, Maryland. Shannon holds a degree in Paralegal Studies, loves to read, run, and spend time with her 2 daughters.
Ashley Morris
Ashley Morris has 12 years of competitive synchronized skating experience, including 5 years with the DC EDGE youth teams. She has her Gold tests in Skating Skills (movies in the Field) and Ice Dance, and joined the DC EDGE Adult team in 2024. Ashley holds two Bachelor's degrees in Anthropology and International Studies from Miami University, where she served as President of the Open Collegiate Synchronized Skating Team. She teaches private lessons at Piney Orchard Ice Arena and the U.S. Naval Academy’s Brigade Sports Complex.
Libby Rhoads
Prior to being part of the DC EDGE coaching team, Libby was a member of the Miami University Varsity Synchronized Skating teams, a U.S. National and International competitor in synchronized skating, a member of Team USA, and a member of the 2001 World Team. Since joining DC EDGE in 2010, Libby has coached a variety of team levels at the international, national and sectional level. Libby is PSA Master Rated in Team, Certified Rated in Group, and Registered Rated in Moves in the Field. She is a Gold Medalist in Moves in the Field and Dance. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.Ed in Curriculum & Teacher Leadership from Miami University and a M.A.T. in Museum Education from The George Washington University. When not at an ice rink, Libby is the Public Programs Supervisor at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C.
Shira Selis
Shira Selis has been skating on synchronized skating teams for the past 16 years. She joined the coaching staff of DC EDGE in 2011. She previously served as a coach for the Capitol Steps Synchronized Skating Teams and Chevy Chase Club Synchro. She is currently a coach at Cabin John Ice Arena and is a member of the Professional Skaters Association. Shira graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelors in Health Behavior Management, and a minor in Figure Skating Science.
meet our staff
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Directors
Director of Skating, Team Coach – Jenny Bacon
Assistant Director, Team Coach – Christine Burke
Coaches (listed in alphabetical order):
Kaelin Bailey
Jessica Chaffee
Amanda Fogle
Dana Hall
Emily Hollander
Kristin Huppi
Elyse Lerman
Shannon Monardes
Ashley Morris
Libby Rhoads
Shira Selis
Directors
Jenny Bacon
Director of Skating, Team Coach
Juvenile, Intermediate, Adult
Christine Burke
Assistant Director, Team Coach
Preliminary Blue, Juvenile, Intermediate, Adult
Team Coaches
Listed in alphabetical order:
Kaelin Bailey
Team Coach
Exhibition
Jessica Chaffee
Team Coach
Aspire 2, Preliminary Blue, Open Juvenile
Amanda Fogle
Team Coach
Exhibition, Aspire 4 Blue, Preliminary Red, Pre-Juvenile
Dana Hall
Team Coach
Aspire 4 Red, Junior
Emily Hollander
Team Coach
Aspire 1, Open Juvenile, Junior
Kristin Huppi
Team Coach
Aspire 1, Aspire 4 Blue, Masters
Elyse Lerman
Team Coach
Juvenile, Intermediate
Shannon Monardes
Team Coach
Aspire 2, Preliminary Red
Ashely Morris
Team Coach
Aspire 4 Red
Libby Rhoads
Team Coach
Masters
Shira Selis
Team Coach
Pre-Juvenile
Specialty Coaches
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