Style | Jun. 2025
CLOSER LOOK: ALISON GILDEMEISTER
By Morgan Hogerty
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIA PONCE BERRE
HAIR AND MAKEUP BY LEANNA ERNEST
STYLING BY THERESA DEMARIA
Gildemeister wearing Fabiana Filippi, neimanmarcus.com
Alison Gildemeister is a physical education teacher, gymnastics coach, and the principal of summer school at Barrington High School (BHS). She is also the lead instructor at YogaSix in town where she teaches several classes each week. Gildemeister loves the community feel of Barrington, the walkability of town, and all the wonderful people she is surrounded by everyday.
What actress would play you in a movie
“A brunette Cameron Diaz”
Person from history to travel with
“Princess Diana”
Look for inspiration
“By the students at BHS, podcasts (Huberman Lab and Rich Roll are favs), and Instagram.”
Favorite book
“Me Talk Pretty One Day by Davis Sedaris ”
Most beloved cookbook
“Half Baked Harvest Every Day: Recipes for Balanced, Flexible,Feel-Good Meals by Tieghan Gerard”
Dinner party hack
“Let Ambrosia Bakery take care of the desserts.”
What’s in your bag
“Jones Road Lippie Stick in Pink Nude, Jones Road Beauty Balm in Miami Beach, Gold Bond Healing Hand Cream, Extra Spearmint Chewing Gum, and multiple pairs of cheater glasses.”
