Meet the Trainer
We believe that trainers are the reason why the Senior Planet experience is so special! Each highly-skilled trainer has a unique story of what brought them to Senior Planet and why they love helping others harness the power of technology. Explore interviews with a few Senior Planet trainers below.
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Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Jeanette Giancaspro
The leader of our Creative Creations Discussion Group has some special insights about creativity for National Crafts Month.
Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Josy Delaney
For American Heart Month, Senior Planet Participant-turned-Trainer Josy Delany discusses women’s heart health, and the joys of Tai Chi.
Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Ying Cheng
Ying Cheng, trainer for Senior Planet from AARP, talks about teaching programs in Mandarin and a special class for the Lunar New Year.
Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Pat Whitty
“I really want to do whatever I can to help people view aging as an opportunity – not a problem.”
En Español
Conoce al entrenador: Cas Castro
Cas Castro, entrenador físico de Senior Planet, habla sobre Morning Stretch, su horóscopo y kung fu.
Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Cas Castro
Cas Castro, fitness trainer for Senior Planet, talks about Morning Stretch, his horoscope and kung fu.
Meet the Trainer
Meet the Trainer: Gloria Barksdale
Gloria Barksdale is a self-described Virginia farm girl who reinvented herself into an IT wizard and teacher/trainer for Senior Planet.
En Español
Conoce a la entrenadora: Michelle Sanchez
Michelle Sanchez, entrenadora de tecnología para Senior Planet en NYC, habla sobre su trabajo, su herencia y el Club de español.
Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Michelle Sanchez
Michelle Sanchez, technology trainer for Senior Planet in NYC, talks about her work, her heritage, and the Spanish Club.
Inspiring Stories