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

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: NSPF Certified Pool & Spa Operator, Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

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 teamplayer. As one of the Assistant General Managers, she makes sure your customer experiences are the best that Goldfish has to offer! Certifications include: NSPF Certified Pool & Spa Operator, Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

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, NSPF Certified Pool & Spa Operator

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

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

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

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. 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

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Certifications include: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Certifications include: Lifeguard, 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

Certifications include: Lifeguard, 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

Certifications include: First Aid, CPR/AED