Meet Our Team!
Luci Grause, Founder + Lead Teacher
Luci is the owner and founder of Skip & Scoot. She holds a Masters of Physical Education from Columbia University Teachers College and specializes in designing and implementing innovative kid's fitness curricula. Throughout her career, Luci taught prek-12 physical and health education in DC area public schools, as well as served as head coach for a varsity high school field hockey team. Fitness and sports have been major players in Luci’s life at every stage, and sharing these things with our younger generation is supremely important to her. Luci grew up in Massachusetts and now lives with her husband and two kids in Chicago. When not teaching or exercising herself, she enjoys reading, days at the beach, family walks, naps, and the great Chicago food scene.
Amy Brophy, Lead Teacher
Amy has an extensive background in musical theater and dance, and has spent the past decade touring, singing, teaching and performing around Chicagoland. She brings a wealth of musical experience and unique creativity to our classes. She recently worked as the Assistant Director on The Polar Express national tour. Working with children is the true joy in her life. When not teaching children’s choreography and youth music theater classes, you can find Amy exploring Chicago by bike or nannying some very lucky kids!
Kristin Rattigan, Lead Teacher
Kristin has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a minor’s in Psychology from Illinois State University. She also has a Master’s degree in Child Psychology. She spent several years working as a nanny while finishing school. She then went on to work as a school counselor, working with children through emotional and behavioral difficulties. She currently works in a private practice, that specializes in working with children and teenagers. She also has a children’s yoga certification and is passionate about teaching children yoga and breathwork to better their mental health. In her free time, Kristin loves being outside, hiking, listening to live music, finding different ways to stay active, and traveling.
Gabby Jaime, Events Assistant
Gaby, is an Early Childhood teacher, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She obtained her Master’s Degree in ECE, with a focus in Social and Emotional Learning from Erikson Institute, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Lewis University. She has dedicated herself to 10 years working with children. From teaching Spanish to babysitting and teaching in a classroom, Gaby has surrounded herself with those that bring the biggest joy to her life, children. Dedicating herself to helping young children not only learning academics and becoming independent little people, but learning to socialize and becoming aware of their own emotions, and of others. Essentially, preparing a child as a whole; learners, doers and thinkers. When not with children, she enjoys spending time outdoors, hanging out with friends, socializing or taking on a new DIY, recipe, or renovation.
Olivia Sindler, Events Assistant
Olivia recently graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and a minor in Psychology and Biology. During college, she spent her time working at Athletico to prepare for PT school, pursuing leadership positions in her sorority, and taking care of children. Traveling, staying active, and spending time with kids is what makes her happiest, and she strives to help people around her feel their absolute best.