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

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

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

Kyle is a fin-tabulous team player here at Goldfish! He loves the water and what’s more, he LOVES sharing that with the kids! He has been promoted to our Pool Operations Manager, so he’s in charge of keeping our pool clean and well-maintained for your little swimmers. But you can still occasionally find him on deck life-guarding or in the water teaching swim lessons. Be sure to give him a high-fin the next time you’re in! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, CPO

Chris has made a big impression on his swimmers with his kind smile and funny sense of humor! We’re grateful to have him as part of our Goldfish team! Be sure to keep an eye out for him on the pool deck and give him a hearty, “Hello!” 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

Joseline has a strong background in swim instruction and we’re excited for her to bring her experience to Goldfish! She may have been a little shy at first, but she’s really coming out of her shell! Look for a big, bright smile on the pool deck and you’ll know you’ve found Joseline! Certifications include: Shallow Water Attendant Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid

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

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

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: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Yanna’s passion for swimming began at an early age, she maintains the perspective that if you can learn how to swim early it will be your go-to sport for life! She is mastering our Goldfish curriculum while also finishing her Undergraduate studies at HCC. Certifications include: NSPF Certified Pool & Spa Operator, Shallow Water Attendant Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid swimcolumbia@goldfishss.com

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: 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

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’s our Head Guard! We trust her to help keep all of our instructors and deck teachers up to scratch on their safety skills! 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 a GOLDEN experience here at Goldfish! Don’t get her confused with her twin, Jaymee, who is also a swim instructor here at Goldfish! 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

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

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

Emily loves splashing around in the water with your little swimmers! She’s sure to help your child feel learn water conditioning, breath control, and lots of safety skills! When you see Emily around, make sure to give her a splashin’ high-five! Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Irene is a rising star here at Goldfish…you might even call her a starfish! She always works hard to be helpful and make sure your swimmer has a FINSTASTIC time when they visit Goldfish for their lessons! Make sure to wave your fins “hello” and “goodbye” when you see her working the front desk! Certifications include: First Aid, CPR/AED

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

Natalia is a hard-worker with a bright smile and many talents. She’s even a poet! You’ll find her behind the front desk, ready to help with any questions you may have! She’ll make sure your swimmer has a splashing good time and if you’re lucky maybe she’ll share a rhyme!

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

Samantha is not new to hard-work! She balances her time here at Goldfish with theatre studies. Here at Goldfish, the front desk is her stage, and she’ll be ready to play the part whenever you walk through our door! Make sure to stop by and ask her about any questions you may have! Certifications include: First Aid, CPR/AED