Meet The Team

At Goldfish Swim School, we're passionate about helping children learn to swim and be safer in and around the water, while making their experience Golden! Our instructors teach using The Science of SwimPlay®, blending guided play with a safe, supportive environment.

Our team is committed to delivering Wow! Customer Service to every family who walks through our doors.

We can’t wait to welcome your family and remind every swimmer: You Got This!™

Derek.O

General Manager

Derek.O

General Manager

Meet Derek, he may look a little familar because he is! Back and better as our FINtastic General Manager. He loves having the opportunity to foster a positive, family-oriented culture that reflects Goldfish Swim School’s core values. Fun fact, Derek can hold his breath for over 2 minutes!

Certifications include: Lifeguard Instructor, First Aid, CPR/AED, Certified Pool Operator
Key.J

Assistant General Manager

Key.J

Assistant General Manager

Meet Key, one of our FINtastic Managers ! She enjoys dancing and playing with her nieces. Key takes pride in seeing everyone around her succeed. Fun fact, Key has been working at Goldfish Silver Spring for 6 years!

Certifications include: Lifeguard Instructor, Swimologist, First Aid, CPR/AED, Certified Pool Operator
Alexa. C

Manager on Duty

Alexa. C

Manager on Duty

Meet Alexa, one of our FINtastic Managers ! She enjoys singing. Alexa takes pride in seeing staff and swimmers progress !

Certifications include: Lifeguard, Swimologist, First Aid, CPR/AED, Certified Pool Operator
Gaby.B

Manager on Duty

Gaby.B

Manager on Duty

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, Certified Pool Operator
Nancy.C

Front Desk Representative / Swim Instructor

Nancy.C

Front Desk Representative / Swim Instructor

Meet Nancy, one of our FINtastic Swim Instructors / Front desk reps! She loves going to the gym and wants to become a detective. Fun fact, Nancy’s favorite animal is a black panther.

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, Certified pool operator.
Kyla.D

Swimologist / Front Desk Representative

Kyla.D

Swimologist / Front Desk Representative

Meet Kyla, one of our FINtastic Deck Supervisors / Front desk reps ! They dream of working for the FBI as a criminal investigator or detective. They love snuggling with their cats and playing soccer during their free time. Fun fact, Kyla went swimming with stingrays before !

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Vannya.H

Swimologist/ Front Desk Representative

Vannya.H

Swimologist/ Front Desk Representative
Anthony.L-R

Swim Instructor/Front Desk Representative

Anthony.L-R

Swim Instructor/Front Desk Representative

Meet Anthony, one of our FINtastic swim instructors and social media leads ! He dreams of being a video director / cinematographer. During his free time he loves playing video games.

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Kennia.A

Swimologist/Deck Supervisor

Kennia.A

Swimologist/Deck Supervisor

Meet Kieara, one of our FINtastic Deck Supervisors! She enjoys spending time with her little brothers . Fun fact, Kieara has 2 bearded dragons that she absolutley adores.

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Diana.F

Swimologist/Deck Supervisor

Diana.F

Swimologist/Deck Supervisor

Meet Diana, one of our FINtastic Deck Supervisors! She’s currently majoring in elementary education. Outside of work, Diana loves to read.

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Khadim.K

Swimologist/Deck Supervisor

Khadim.K

Swimologist/Deck Supervisor

Meet Khadim, one of our FINtastic Deck Supervisors! He currently majors in biology and loves the color purple. Fun fact, Khadim has 8 brothers and sisters!

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Leah.L

Deck Supervisor

Leah.L

Deck Supervisor

Meet Leah, one of our FINtastic Swim Instructors! She loves Chipotle, the color blue and her dog!

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
McKenzie. P

Deck Supervisor

McKenzie. P

Deck Supervisor

Meet Mckenzie, one of our FINtastic swim instructors! She loves to draw, paint, and bake during her free time. Fun fact, McKenzie dreams of being an ultrasound technician one day.

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Mayte.H

Deck Supervisor

Mayte.H

Deck Supervisor

Meet Mayte, one of our FINtastic Swim Instructors! Mayte’s favorite level to teach is Glider 2 and she loves seeing her kids progress! Fun fact, Mayte likes to draw.

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Fatou.D

Deck Supervisor

Fatou.D

Deck Supervisor

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Jasmine. A

Golden Teacher

Jasmine. A

Golden Teacher

Meet Jasmine, one of our FINtastic golden teachers! She loves cats and has 2 of her own. She loves swimming at the beach. Fun fact, Jasmine’s favorite animal is an Orca.

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Rohan.B-J

Golden Teacher

Rohan.B-J

Golden Teacher

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED.
Caroline.G

Swim Instructor

Caroline.G

Swim Instructor

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Natalie.B

Swim Instructor

Natalie.B

Swim Instructor

Meet Natalie, also known as Nat, one of our FINtastic swim instructors ! She dreams of being a crime scene forensic analyst one day. She loves french fries and the movie clueless.

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Roy. C

Swim Instructor

Roy. C

Swim Instructor

Meet Roy, one of our FINtastic Swim Instructors! He loves music, sports and comedy.

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Gabriel.D

Swim Instructor

Gabriel.D

Swim Instructor

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED.
Gabrielle.E

Swim Instructor

Gabrielle.E

Swim Instructor

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Anna.S

Swim Instructor

Anna.S

Swim Instructor

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Caroline.G

Swim Instructor

Caroline.G

Swim Instructor
Samari.A

Swim Instructor

Samari.A

Swim Instructor

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Annie.S

Swim Instructor

Annie.S

Swim Instructor

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Lilly.Y

Swim Instructor

Lilly.Y

Swim Instructor

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Sule.N

Swim Instructor

Sule.N

Swim Instructor

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Saron.G

Swim Instructor

Saron.G

Swim Instructor
Mary.S

Swim Instructor

Mary.S

Swim Instructor
Valentina.M

Swim Instructor

Valentina.M

Swim Instructor