Instructors & Helpers

Skiing is our first love, but it’s not our life. Many of us are certified in teaching Adaptive skiing or snowboarding. If not, we’re continually working toward that goal. But when the snow melts, we don’t sit still in the off-season. Our instructors answered two questions to introduce themselves:

What do you love about Liberty?
What do you do when not on the slopes?

Alex Milley

Ski Instructor

I love skiing, being outdoors, and being involved in the Adaptive community.
When not skiing I’m mountain biking, golfing and trail running.

Amanda Lopez

Level I Adaptive (blind/dd), Level I Alpine

I love the laid-back atmosphere and Liberty’s oatmeal-raisin cookies.
When not skiing I’m salsa dancing and creating collage art (see www.amandalopez.com).

Andrea Sherwin, OTR/L Phd

Ski Instructor

I love the wonderful sense of community, the salad bar and my kids can ski here.
When not skiing I enjoy Pilates, cooking and cycling.

Beth Troutman

Level I Adaptive (blind/dd)

I love escaping to Liberty with my family and finding students’ strengths so they may experience the fabulous sport of skiing.
When not skiing I’m canoeing, kayaking, visiting with family & friends, and scuba diving.

Bruce Bennett

Ski Instructor

I love providing the Adaptive teaching environment for my daughter.
When not skiing I’m flying planes, biking, golfing and keeping up with my grandkids.

Cheryl Monroe

Level I Adaptive

I love the first ski run of the day and my Starbucks coffee.
When not skiing I’m riding horses, gardening and playing outdoors.

Connie Stadler Bay

Level I Adaptive (blind/dd), Level II Alpine

I love to share my passion for skiing, especially with folks with disabilities.
When not skiing I’m a taxi driver for my son and life coach (ask me).

Dan Cerino

(Snowboard) Level I Adaptive, (Ski) Level I Adaptive (blind/dd)

I love teaching Adaptive students and watching their progress.
When not boarding/skiing I’m taking photos, travelling, riding my ATV, target shooting and working on my parents cabin.

Dave Penland

Level I Adaptive (mono/bi); Level I Alpine

I love that Liberty is close to home and that my whole family can enjoy our time together.
When I am not at Liberty I am running, swimming, playing football, or just hanging out with family and friends.

Dick White

Level III Adaptive, Level II Alpine

I enjoy helping people of all abilities learn how to ski.
When not skiing I’m kayaking, sailing, hiking, biking and chasing my dogs.

Jim Zsiga

Ski Instructor

I love the people who come here, improving my skiing teaching the best students in the U.S.
When not skiing I’m camping, travelling, hiking and teaching English as a second language.

John McCarthy

Ski Instructor

I love meeting new skiers and helping out on the slopes, even in the rain.
When not skiing I’m doing yard-work, biking, scouting, and camping with my son with Down Syndrome.

Julie Penland

Ski Instructor

I love the people and the great environment for my daughter to play.
When I’m not at Liberty I’m enjoying time with family.

Julia Silber

Level I Alpine

I love the people I work with and the clientele I teach—and watching my kids grow up at Liberty.
When not skiing I’m bookkeeping, playing tennis, golfing, biking and driving my car all over!

Katrina Holt

Level I Adaptive (blind/dd), Level III Alpine

I love the beautiful sight of snow, and skiing with old and new friends.
When not skiing I love hiking, biking, running, kayaking and other outdoor adventures.

Kim Keller

Level II Adaptive

I love Liberty for the wonderful playground it provides in the winter.
When not skiing I miss the camaraderie of my fellow instructors.

Leslie White

Level III Adaptive, Level II Alpine

I love all the great people I’ve met working with dedicated Adaptive instructors.
When not skiing I’m sailing, kayaking, and hanging with my dogs.

Lindsey Harris

Level II Adaptive, Level I Alpine

I love the wonderful people, smiling faces and great snow!
When not skiing I’m in physical therapy school, hiking, running and watching for snowflakes.

Mac Bollman

Ski Instructor

I love the feeling of family at Liberty, our staff, our students and my own kids.
When not skiing it's all about family and community, with some music and water sports thrown into the mix.

Manny Pina

Ski Instructor

I love my second family at Liberty mountain and the Wounded Warrior program that introduced me to the Adaptive program.
When not 3-track skiing I’m playing with computers, riding my hand-bike, scuba diving and water skiing.

Mark Houston-Ludlam

Level I Adaptive (blind/dd)

I love the people, students and staff, and the sense of family. It’s a great, friendly place to make some turns on the slopes.
When not skiing I’m building our little farm south of Annapolis and “herding cats” (managing our company’s engineers).

Mike McGregor

Level II Adaptive (mono-bi)

I love that Liberty is close to home and has great snow, great beer, and great people.
When not boarding/skiing I’m landscaping, biking, canoeing, kayaking, camping and volunteering with other Adaptive sports (waterskiing, hand-cycling).

Meredith Peace

Level I Adaptive (blind/dd), Level I Alpine

I’m always inspired by the Adaptive students’ families—the love, dedication, time, and support for their loved ones.
When not skiing I’m enjoying family, friends, diving, travelling, cooking and learning something new.

Pat McGregor

Level I Adaptive (mono-bi)

I love Liberty because it is fun, close, and I get to ski for free.
When not skiing I’m chasing my kids around and playing with stinging insects (as a bee keeper).

Stephanie Gillard

Ski Instructor

I love après ski and beers in the tavern after a great day on the slopes.
When not skiing I’m heli-skiing or diving with the great white sharks. Ask me about my “bucket list.”

Tim Collard

Level I Adaptive (mono/bi)

I love great friends, skiing, McKees Tavern and super students at Liberty.
When not skiing I’m hiking, canoeing, kayaking, coaching and golfing.

Thomas Monroe

Junior Snowboard Instructor

I love the relaxed atmosphere among instructors, and my perfect balance of teaching and free riding.
When not snowboarding I’m skateboarding or working towards becoming a successful graphic designer.

Tom Hall

Ski Instructor

I love the family atmosphere—the people are great!
When not skiing I’m thinking about skiing...

Tom Penland

Level I Adaptive (mono-bi), Level II Adaptive

I love the people who are so special to work with.
When not skiing I’m waiting for the snow to start falling and playing the ukulele.

Trippi Penland

Level I Adaptive (blind/dd), Level II Alpine

I love the people that have become a very special part of my life.
When not skiing I’m golfing and playing with my granddaughter.