Samantha has been skating since she was 8 years old. Throughout her coaching career, Samantha has coached a range of skaters, from those pursuing recreational goals to those aiming for high-level competitive success. Samantha believes in fostering a positive and supportive environment, where each skater can reach their fullest potential, with an emphasis on building resilience, discipline and a lifelong passion for the sport of figure skating.

Outside of coaching, Samantha enjoys doing other physical activities like yoga, going to the gym, and spending time with her dog.