Lou Ann Atkinson
I began skating at the age of 4 and have continued to be involved in the sport during my entire lifetime. During my childhood, I competed in the ISI program in freestyle, figures, dance, and couples. I became an ISI Professional Instructor at the age of 16 and coached at both Decatur and Huntsville, AL, taking teams to many ISI competitions throughout the southeast over the years. I also ran many hockey clinics teaching Power Skating to their hockey programs. I took a break due to my full time career and raising 2 hockey players, but then joined an Adult synchro team and enjoyed getting back on the ice and competing again.
I’ve been involved with Ice on the Landing since I retired and moved to Chattanooga in 2014. I’ve been Assistant Manager for the past 3 years, and I’m so excited to be a part of starting the ISI Skating School this season and sharing my love as a lifelong figure skater
Patti Dillard
I began skating in 1976 at the age of six and have pursued the sport with passion ever since. I have completed ISI levels up through Freestyle and am currently training in ice dancing. Since 2021, I’ve worked on Skate Patrol with Ice on the Landing, and I am a certified ISI Skating Instructor dedicated to sharing my lifelong love of figure skating with others.
Bill Matthews
I started skating when I was old enough to drive to a rink. I trained in Chattanooga, Atlanta, Knoxville, and Huntsville. I attended many competitions skating mid level freestyle, dance, pairs. I skated in The Nutcracker on Ice for five seasons in Huntsville. I am a certified ISI teacher. I have been a certified Zamboni owner and operator for many years with training in rink maintenance and operations. Have been part of Ice on the Landing since the beginning.
Mikaela Graver
I have been skating for 20 years. I have no intention of retiring anytime soon. I am a member of USFS (which stands for US Figure Skating). I am a 4x time Gold Medalist in Adaptive Skating Skills and Freestyle, Adult Skating Skills and Freestyle. Did Theatre on Ice for 3 years also I have also Ice Dance for about a year. Went to my first Midwestern Adult Sectionals in 2021. I have coached with kids with and without disabilities for about 3 years. I can’t wait to share everything that I have learned from skating and be able to help others learn to skate and expand there skills to become a great skater.
