Meet The Team

Samantha H.

General Manager

Samantha H is extremely excited about her future at Goldfish Swim School. Samantha loves working with kids and making a difference in their lives through teaching and development. Customer satisfaction and staff development are most important to her. Samantha has a Business Management degree and is finishing her MBA in Human Resources. She loves spending time with Joe, her family, and friends. She loves everything Harry Potter!!

Certifications: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, Certified Pool Operator

Katie P.

Senior Assistant General Manager

Aloha swimmers, I’m Katie! I do a lot of different things here at Goldfish, but my favorite part of the job is interacting with all the families. I spend a lot of time at the beach and boating with my family. I believe all kids should learn how to swim so they can experience the rush of swimming under a big wave! Say hi if you see me around the school!

Ivette B.

Manager on Duty

Hiiiiiiiiii friends i’m Ivette! I’ve been at Goldfish for the past 4 years, and I absolutely love seeing you guys every week! Around the school you can find me at the front desk or in the pool. When I’m not here at Goldfish, I love spending my free time at the beach with a good book! Can’t wait to see you all around!

Rich F.

Pool Operations Manager

Allllllooooha swimmmers! My name is Mr. Rich! I am a gym teacher by day and a deck supervisor by night! I love investing in sports cards and my favorite color is purple!

Certifications: Ellis Lifeguard Instructor,Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Jordan M.

Safety Coordinator

Hi, I’m Mr. Jordan! I’ve been working at Goldfish since 2019. I also am a teacher in the Mattituck School District. Say hello if you see me around the pool!

Monse R.

Front Desk Supervisor

Hi, my name is Monse! I love to paint, read, and listen to music. My favorite colors are black and red, and a fun fact about me is that I studied Italian for 7 years!

Arianna F.

Front Desk Representative

Kim G.

Front Desk Representative

I love to draw and dance. I have two girls, 15 and 11 years old. We love watching movies together and going to the beach!

Certifications: First Aid, CPR/AED

Niah D.

Front Desk Representative

Hi I’m Niah! I go to Stony Brook University and am studying Computer Science. I love to read, my favorite movie is Tangled and I LOVE Taco Bell! Say hi if you see me at the desk!

Sophia D.

Front Desk Representative

Hey, I’m Sophia! I’m currently a Sophomore in college, majoring in Security Systems. I also love working on Graphic Design projects!

Jas C.

Front Desk Representative/Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Hey, I’m Jas! I go to Deer Park High School. I love to teach at my local church. have 2 dogs named Bella and Bear. My fun fact is that I’ve never been on an airplane!

Valerie M.

Front Desk Representative/Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Aliyah C.

Deck Supervisor

Hi! My name is Aliyah and I love the color pink! A fun fact about me is that I have 2 hamsters, a dog and a cat. I love cheerleading, singing and babysitting in my free time!

Derek L.

Deck Supervisor

Hi everyone, my name is Mr. Derek! I love swimming and have swam competitively for most of my life. I run our Swim Force team here at Goldfish! My favorite TV show is Stranger Things, and a fun fact about me is that I was committed to swim at a division 1 school!

Joey O.

Deck Supervisor

Lola S.

Deck Supervisor

Hi I’m Lola, and when I’m not at Goldfish I love cheerleading and hanging out with friends! A fun fact about me is that I am a twin!

Marissa C.

Deck Supervisor

Hi! My name is Marissa and I am a Sophomore at Connetquot High School. I play volleyball and I also play on a travel team. I am also on the swim team at Connetquot! I have a dog named Rocco.

Certifications: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Summer N.

Deck Supervisor

Hi, I’m Miss Summer! You’ll see me in the pool teaching, but also walking around the pool as a Deck Supervisor! I have a dog named Jasper and my favorite TV show is The Walking Dead. My hobbies include painting and drawing! See you around!

Adriana S.

Swim Instructor

Hi! Im Adriana, I go to Stony Brook University, and my favorite colors are red and pink. I have 2 cats and 2 dogs, my dog Leia recently gave birth to 4 puppies so i’ve been super busy puppy sitting! Cant wait to see you all around the pool!

Alexa M.

Swim Instructor

Im Alexa, I am currently a Junior in high school, my favorite color is purple and my favorite show is outer banks!

Allison H.

Swim Instructor

Hi i’m Allison! I love playing instruments and my favorite movie is Harry Potter!

Alondra W.

Swim Instructor

Hi I’m Alondra! I currently attend Suffolk Community College. My favorite color is pink, my favorite movie is Princess and the Frog and I have 2 dogs and 1 guinea pig! A fun fact about me is that there’s a freckle in my left eye!

Amanda M.

Swim Force Coach

My name is Miss Amanda! I have been a swimmer my whole life and I’m so happy to be a coach on our Swim Force team! I play trumpet and I’m in the highest ensemble group! Give me a high five if you see me around!

Angel M.

Swim Instructor

Hi swimmers! My name is Angel. I go to Stony Brook University and I have 2 glowfish named Stony and Brooky! I love going to the city and spending time with my friends.

Anisio H.

Swim Instructor

I’m Anisio and I’m happy to be working here at Goldfish. I love music, football, and basketball!

Anne P.

Swim Instructor

Hi I am Miss Anne! I have done swimming lessons for many years and I love movement on land and in the water. I hike, bike, ski, swim and almost anything you can think of.

I love Harry Potter movies and musicals. Pizza is my favorite junk food. I have a hamster name Chase and yes we chase him through my house!

Arianna F.

Swim Instructor

Hi I’m Miss Arianna! I attend Centereach High School. I love going to the gym and shopping! Can’t wait to see you in the pool!

Autumn N.

Swim Instructor

I’m Miss Autumn! I attend Connetquot High School. My favorite shows are The Office and Modern Family. I have 2 dogs named Jasper and Lucy. I also have chickens! A fun fact about me is that I have 5 siblings!

Brennan O.

Swim Instructor

I’m Brennan! I love volleyball. I have a small yorkie pet dog. I also have a lizard and a snake. My favorite colors are blue and red.

Cara H.

Swim Instructor

Hi I’m Cara! My favorite color is blue, and I love the TV show The Golden Girls. A fun fact about me is that in my free time I enjoy volunteering at my local animal shelter!

Cara W.

Swim Instructor

Aloha, I’m Miss Cara! I attend Comsewogue High School. I have been swimming since I was 2 months old! I swim competitively now and also do karate! I have a dog and 3 chickens and love to bake!

Chazz Y.

Swim Instructor

Hi, I’m Mr. Chazz! I have a dog named Remo. I love going to the gym and my favorite movie is Scream! I can’t wait to see you in the pool!

Deborahlynn K.

Swim Instructor

Hi, I’m Deborahlynn! I have a dog named Bandit and I’m the youngest of the 4 of my siblings. I’m a hairstylist, love working with kids, reading, and working out!

Golda N.

Swim Instructor

Hey everyone I’m Golda! I am very outgoing and loving, and I hope that all of my students will enjoy learning with me each week! Outside of Goldfish, I enjoy painting and I am also a personal chef for friends and family! My favorite TV show is chopped along with all the other cooking shows!

Hailey M.

Swim Instructor

Hi, I’m Hailey. I go to Sachem East High School. I have 2 dogs named Nico and Rocky. One of them is named after a character from Percy Jackson! I read a lot of books and like to hang with my friends. I can’t wait to teach you how to swim!

Hanaa S.

Swim Instructor

Hi, I’m Hanaa! I love working at Goldfish and teaching the kids how to swim. I even swam here when I was a kid! Can’t wait to see you in the pool!

Isabella K.

Swim Instructor

Hi I’m Isabella, I have two dogs, and I love cheerleading! My favorite TV show is Outer Banks, and a fun fact about me is that I am in the Secretary Student Council at my high school!

Justin Q.

Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Hey I’m Mr. Justin! I go to Connetquot High School. My hobbies are golfing, baseball (I’m a Yankee fan!), and hanging with my friends. See you in the pool!

Kaylee S.

Swim Instructor

Hi, I’m Kaylee! I love working here as a Swim Instructor and getting to teach kids to swim. When I’m not at Goldfish, I go to Ward Melville High School and love working back-stage for school plays.

Ma'Kaila M.

Swim Instructor

Hi, I’m Ma’Kaila! Some of my hobbies outside of work include singing and community service. I love the color sage green, and the TV show Greys Anatomy!

Mariana R.

Swim Instructor

Hi, I’m Mariana! I go to Centereach High School. I have 2 puppies and I’m the oldest of my siblings! I love to read, write, paint, and run!

Meghan S.

Swim Instructor

My name is Meghan and I’m in Graduate school for Psychology. I love yoga, swimming, surfing, going for walks, and spending time with my friends. I swam competitively for 14 years!

Michael M.

Swim Instructor

Hi swimmers, I’m Michael! I have a dog named Penny. I love Avengers, Endgame and in my spare time I play the violin and play tennis. My fun fact is that I was born in Seattle!

Michaela C.

Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Hi, I’m Michaela! I’m a freshman at Farmingdale State College. When I’m not Lifeguarding, I like to dance, read, and travel. I have a dog named Harley and a cat named Merlin! My favorite movie is Finding Nemo!

Olivia V.

Swim Instructor

Hey everyone, my name is Olivia! I have 1 dog named Charlie, I love to dance, and a fun fact about me is that I started swimming at the age of 2!

Randy L.

Swim Instructor

Hey everyone, I’m Randy! My favorite show is Stranger Things and I have a dog named Jasmine! Another fun fact about me is that I was born in the Dominican Republic!

Savannah G.

Swim Instructor

Hey everyone, I’m Savannah! I love Harry Potter and I have a dog and a snake. I also love to sing!

Sofia K.

Swim Instructor

I’m Sofia! I have 2 shih-tzus. I love being outside and biking with friends. I also love watching movies with my girlfriend! My fun fact is that all my siblings are 10+ years younger than me!

Sydney B.

Swim Instructor

Hi, I’m Miss Sydney! My favorite movie is Fantastic Mr. Fox. I love writing and hanging out with friends! I have 3 dogs! My fun fact is that I was a competitive swimmer!

Brendan C.

Lifeguard

Hi, I’m Mr. Brendan! I go to Ward Melville High School. You’ll see me lifeguarding and keeping all of our swimmers safe. My favorite show is the Sopranos. I love going to the gym and hanging out with my friends! See you on the pool deck!

Brianna V.

Lifeguard

Hi, I’m Brianna! I go to Centereach High School. In my spare time I love to play soccer, swim, and go to the beach!

Ireland M.

Lifeguard

Hi, I’m Ireland! I attend Ward Melville High School and I love the beach!

Tanya G.

Lifeguard

Hi, I’m Miss Tanya! I volunteer as an EMT and I’m also a Dental Assistant!