Kelly Leiman comes to Saints Peter and Paul from a background and career in physical fitness and wellness coaching. Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Michigan State University. Over the last few years Kelly has owned and operated her own business in Naperville providing both in-person and virtual fitness instruction as well as personal training. Prior to that she worked at several different fitness studios gaining certifications and experience in a diverse set of fitness functions and disciplines.

In addition to her line of work, Kelly has spent her time coaching and providing training to numerous youth teams in Naperville. Kelly has a strong passion for helping children learn the joys of sports and physical fitness and motivating everyone to find something every day to get their body moving. As a child herself, growing up in Okemos, Michigan, she played softball, volleyball, basketball and soccer for most of her school years along with a continuous passion for running marathons, which she still enjoys today.

Kelly is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and also holds certifications in group fitness, yoga instruction and nutrition coaching. 

Kelly lives in Naperville with her husband, AJ, and two children James and Ryan, who both attend Saints Peter and Paul. They are a busy and active family, with both boys playing travel hockey for the Naperville Sabres in the fall, and swimming for Naper Carriage Hill or playing lacrosse with Orange Crush in the Spring. In her free time, Kelly enjoys reading, hosting backyard BBQs, watching Notre Dame Football games in the Fall and relaxing by the pool in the summer (or beach when there is time to travel).

Kelly is incredibly excited to join the SSPP staff and work with the wonderful students every day in their gym class special while guiding them in learning sports through a strong base of Catholic principles. One thing Kelly works to reinforce with the children is that growth comes from learning something new and challenging yourself each and every day.

 

Favorite Bible Quote

But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded. —2 Chronicles 15:7