Our Coaches & Leadership
The Operating Committee
(General Manager, Team Leaders, Apparel, Travel, Volunteer, Fundraising and Team Spirit Coordinators)
Mirror Images is run by an amazing group of parent volunteers who fulfill a variety of roles and keep the program running smoothly. The parents are cheerleaders who work behind the scenes to organize clothing, register us for events, schedule ice, and provide communication between teams. If you are interested in becoming a member of the operating committee, please reach out and email! We are always looking for new energetic and creative people to join our team!
- Wendy Ronhovdee - General Manager
- Elaine Buchovecky & Lisa Keenan - OJ Team Managers
- Amanda Didas & Lauren Moravec - Preliminary Team Managers
- Sarah Santillo & Molly Anderson - Aspire Purple Team Manager
- Bailey Albro & Riley Douglass - Open Collegiate Team Managers
- Jess Stratton & Molly Bushnell - Adult Team Managers
- Darline Gorecki - Open Masters Team Manager
- Becca Forbes - Spirit & Apparel Coordinator
- Mindee Hite - Travel Coordinator
- Kim Tonovitz - Registration & Membership Coordinator
- Michelle Veltz - Team Building
- TBD - Recruitment & Development Coordinator
- TBD - Special Events Coordinator
- TBD - Publicity Coordinator
Jessica Stratton - Head Coach
(Open Juvenile, Preliminary, Adult, Open Collegiate, Asst. Open Masters)
Jessica has been working with Mirror Images since August 2008. With a great support team, Jessica and the MI leadership group have grown MI from two teams to eight synchronized skating teams as of the 2021-2022 season. Under Jessica's leadership, the MI teams have medaled at the Eastern Sectional Synchronized Skating Championships in 2008, 2012, 2013 (OJ-1st), 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2019 (OC-2nd, OM-1st). The teams have also medaled at the Empire State Games, Cape Cod Classic, Dr. Porter Classic, and Boston Classic over the years. In addition to her time as an individual skater, when she accomplished Gold MITF, Junior Freestyle, and Pre-Gold Dance; Jessica has a strong background in off-ice dance and theater having been a dancer since the age of 3 studying through college. Jessica has a Bachelors in Communication from SUNY Geneseo and works for a non-profit school in the Rochester area. When not on the ice she can be found paddle boarding, golfing, or catching the latest musical.
Molly Bushnell
(Open Masters, Aspire)
Molly is one of Mirror Images newest coaches and we are thrilled to welcome her to the team! In addition to working as a nurse at Strong Hospital in the NICU, she is currently attending the University of Rochester. Molly has a strong background in Theater on Ice, Ice Dance and Skating Skills. She is also a coach with the Thomas Creek FSC. Molly joined the MI Adult team and has previous synch experience with the Skating Club of CNY. Molly is a Webster resident and enjoys getting around town and enjoying time with her family.
Challen Law
(Preliminary)
Challen is thrilled to be in her second year on the Mirror Images coaching staff after years of working with many of the individual skaters on club ice time. She is a coach with the Thomas Creek FSC and Genesee FSC and is the Director of Figure Skating at the Lakeshore Ice Arena. Challen has extensive experience as a competitive skater in singles, pairs, and dance. When not at the rink, she is typically cheering her son on at various sporting events.
Helena Mazzarella
(Asst. Preliminary, Asst. Open Juvenile)
Helena is an MI alumni who went on to skate for Team USA at the Senior level at Adrian College. She currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA where is studying for her doctorate. Helena is a highly skilled skater passing Senior Free, Gold Skating Skills, Gold Solo Dance, and all international dances. She works with our students on their skating quality and performances in addition to teaching private lessons.
Hannah Osborn
(Asst. Open Juvenile, Aspire)
Hannah is a current student of Nazareth University and has been a long time member of Mirror Images synch program recently joined the coaching staff. She has skated on the Novice, Intermediate, Open Collegiate and the Adult teams over the years. She is a strong individual skater with Novice Free, Gold Skating Skills and Gold Dance and she currently works for the Rochester Ice Center Learn to Skate program as an instructor. Hannah has a love for life and an enthusiasm for learning and teaching. She is super excited to work with our newest skaters and share her love of synch.
Emily (Brown) Hanley - (Off Ice Dance)
Emily (Brown) Hanley - (Off Ice Dance)
Emily holds a BA in Dance from SUNY Potsdam where she received the Service in Dance and Dance Performance awards. Emily has attended and performed at Bates Dance Festival, American College Dance Festival, and The West African Cultural Exchange in Dagbamete, Ghana; additionally Emily has completed Autism Movement Therapy Certification. Emily has choreographed musicals with Geneva Theatre Guild, Marcus Whitman School, and The Neighborhood Acting Company. Emily is an contributor to The Arts Experience Festival at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and volunteers at the Strong National Museum of Play.