Gillian comes to Goldfish rich with athletic experience. She was a Div 1 swimmer for UMass, and has worked for both DC United and the Washington Redskins organizations. She is having a blast in her leadership role for Goldfish, engaging with little swimmers and setting a new standard for swim lessons in Maryland! Certifications include: NSPF Certified Pool & Spa Operator, Red Cross and Ellis Certified Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid gillian.salazar@goldfishss.com

Suzannah comes from a 17 year career in the world of high end retail management and corporate shenanigans. She traded in her high heels and cashmere sweaters for flip flops and deck shorts. What a wonderful leap off the corporate hamster wheel this has been for a mom of three swimmers (2028 Summer Olympic hopefuls!). She brings to the table a love of swimming, children, teaching, and a breadth of experience in operation and facilities management. Certifications include: NSPF Certified Pool & Spa Operator, Shallow Water Attendant Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid suzannah.zachos@goldfishss.com

Kristin recently comes to us from the windy city! With a ton of Childcare and competitive swim experience, she fits right in! She is always working to make sure your swim instructors are the best that they can be.

Samantha most recently comes to us from the Bowie Baysox offices and is ready to help keep Goldfish at it's best! She has years of experience in athletic environments including the back office and as a player. As one of the Assistant General Managers, she makes sure your customer experiences are the best that Goldfish has to offer!

Ana is joining the team with a love of working with children and a great deal of customer service experience! She is eager to spread her positive energy throughout the crew and wants to make sure your swimmer has an amazing time each day during their lesson! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

David has the best sense of humor. You might even call him a clownfish! He’s certainly a fun swim instructor and your swimmers are sure to love him! Make sure to give him a high-five or a wave the next time you’re on the pool deck! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Imani has one of the most positive attitudes we’ve ever seen! She always has a smile, a high-five, or a kind word ready to go! Her students love having her as a swim instructor and we love having her as part of our Goldfish team! In fact, she’s so incredible, she runs our parties! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Kamall loves working with children, swimming, and excels in customer service… with those skills Goldfish is the perfect place for this swimmer! Certifications include: Lifeguard certification, CPR/AED, and First Aid swimcolumbia@goldfishss.com

Ms. Marie always brings a friendly smile and positive attitude to any environment! Whether it be on the pool deck, in the water or planning our next water safety event, she is always ready with a big smile. Certifications include: Ellis Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

PJ, as we call him, is known for his goofy sense of humor and his fun spirit! Kiddos love him! Having worked with kids before, he has a great passion for instruction. And did you know he’s quite the talented musician as well? Certifications include: Shallow Water Attendant Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid

Mr. Thomas has extensive experience in the pool environment and enjoys every minute of it! He is great at helping your little one adapt to the water and master their skills at every level. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Wade is top-notch at helping our swimmers on the wet side or the dry side so they can make a splash in lessons! He is a hard-worker that is always willing to help, whether it’s teaching pulling paddles or just grabbing more coloring pages. He also does a great job keeping swimmers safe while guarding. We are happy to have him on our team! Certifications include: Ellis Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

You won’t find a friendlier face on the deck than Ms. Yasmin! Yasmin strives to bring Goldfish’s core values to life and wants to make sure everyone who walks through our doors has a Golden Experience! Certifications include: Ellis Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Mr. Alex is willing to lend a helping hand wherever his goldfish family needs him. He always makes sure that your children are having fun during their lessons while keeping them safe. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Ms. Blair is a newer instructor with us who brings a wealth of swimming experience to help your child progress through every level! She is very welcoming and can help your child stay comfortable in the water. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

While Brock is a new fish here at our school, he’s not new to the water! He’ll be sure to splash around and have a good time with the swimmers in all of his classes, all while learning to be safe while swimming! Plus, he’ll bring his musical ability to the water so he can rock out and sing songs with your little fishies to help reinforce some of their swim skills! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Mr. Chris brings tons of energy and excitement to every child that he teaches! He is an expert in progressing children to the next level of swimming and loves helping your little one progress their skills. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Ms. Haley is one of our most energetic instructors who always brings lots of excitement to her swimmers. She loves the water and wants your little one to love it too! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Mr. Jack loves to be in the water and has a ton of swimming experience. He knows the best ways to show your children how to have fun and enjoy the water, while also perfecting their technique. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Mr. Jackson is a new instructor with us who is excited to be in the water! He loves teaching your little ones the fun and safety of the water. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Ms. Jazlyn is a newer member to our goldfish family, bringing competitive swimming experience to our pro and swim force classes! She also loves to help your little ones with water safety and play in their junior classes. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Jonna has dived into her swim instructor role (but not into our pool, because it’s too shallow)! She loves working with swimmers of all abilities, from water babies to the faster fish! She is committed to providing all of her students with a GOLDEN experience here at Goldfish! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Mr. Jose is one of our more experienced teachers. He has the best butterfly in the building and is excited to perfect all your swimmers strokes! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

While Justin is a new fish here at our school, he’s not new to the water! He’ll be sure to splash around and have a good time with the swimmers in her classes, all while learning to be safe while swimming! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Ms. Katelyn is one of our newer instructors but is not shy with anyone! She brings a ton of energy and excitement to her classes and everyone around her. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

We did not know teddy bears could swim until we met Khalil! He has a heart of gold and an especially kind way with youth. He loves to share his passion for swimming with children while watching them improve week over week. But be warned, don’t attempt to swim butterfly drills with him in the same lane… his wingspan is 78 inches! Certifications include: Shallow Water Attendant Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid

Ms. Liliana is extremely comfortable in the water and wants your child to feel the same way! She is incredibly patient and can ease your nervous or anxious child happily into the water. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Ms. Lindsay brings a very calming and soft personality to her classes. She is very good with upset and crying children making them feel comfortable in the water. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Mr. Marc is one of our most reliable guards bringing years of experience lifeguarding to ensure your child’s safety. He recently started teaching and has brought a fun safe environment to his classes! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Mr. Naron is a very reliable member of our goldfish family. He is able to encourage excitement in our younger students and parents during his mini classes as well as any class he teaches. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Ms. Nwamaka is a very friendly member of our goldfish family. She will always greet your child with a smile and will teach them how to enjoy the water safely! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Ms. Pria always brings a positive attitude and a big smile wherever she goes! She is great at getting your little one comfortable and happy in the water. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Mr. Richard is an enthusiastic teacher with some little ones of his own. He brings a wealth of experience and a calming presence to every lesson. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Ms. Shayna is extremely energetic and fun in every lesson that she teaches. She is new to teaching, but brings a willingness and excitement to learn to help your little one progress. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Ms. Sonal has a contagious smile that she brings to every lesson that she teaches. She brings tons of experience lifeguarding and working with children of every level! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Ms. Talor comes to us with an extensive competitive swimming back round. She is passionate about fitness and keeping your little ones safe in the water! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Ms. Zikira has the ability to adjust her class to whatever your child needs. She is also a very experienced lifeguard to ensure your child’s safety while they are having fun and learning! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Mr. Deshawn is a new member to our goldfish family but has been lifeguarding for years and will keep you and your child safe during lessons or family swim. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Mr. Josh is one of our most experienced lifeguards who will kindly explain to your child our golden safety rules so they can stay safe and enjoy their lesson. Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Mr. William is one of our newer lifeguards but comes to us with a long resume of guarding experience. He loves to help your little ones stay safe in and out of the water! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Bethany is not new to customer service! Her goal is always to provide WOW! customer service, whether it is helping with the registration process, scheduling a make-up lesson, or moving your swimmer into the next level after they graduate. You’ll find her behind the front desk with a big smile! Make sure to say hi the next time you’re in! Certifications include: First Aid, CPR/AED

Christine LOVES working with children! When she’s not helping sign your swimmers up for lessons or hanging out by the turtle tank, you can find her working at Howard County Public Schools. Christine brings a wealth of customer service experience to the Goldfish team and we’re so grateful to have her! Certifications include: First Aid, CPR/AED

Ms. Gelila always has a smile on her face at the front desk! She is full of Goldfish knowledge and is eager to help new students as well as anyone with a question.

Maurita has brought more spirit to the front desk! She’s ready and willing to help with all of your membership needs, from registration to facility tours to handing out coloring sheets! Be sure to wave hello as you swim into the building! Certifications include: First Aid, CPR/AED

Rick has been making a splash at the front desk with his bubbly personality and big smile! He loves to greet everyone as they come in the door and make sure they grab their weekly prize on their way out after lessons! Make sure you give Rick a big high five next time you’re in for lessons. Certifications include: First Aid, CPR/AED