Melissa joined the Goldfish Swim School leadership team in May 2017. She is a graduate of Stillwater High School and currently lives in Woodbury with her husband and two children. Following a 10-year career in collegiate athletics as an assistant commissioner for the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, she is using her Sports Marketing, Fitness Management, and Coaching degrees to set the pace here at Goldfish Swim School. She played basketball for Stillwater and Northern State University and has recently been an assistant coach for the Tartan girls varsity basketball team. Melissa is passionate about developing confidence in children and helping them on their path to being future leaders.

Abby is a graduate of Osceola High School and the University of Wisconsin – Eau Caire, majoring in Business Management. She was a varsity swimmer in high school and brings that competitive spirit to our team. Prior to joining Goldfish Swim School, Abby held positions of increasing responsibility in retail management. In addition to leading our Sales and Service team and engaging our membership, Abby has a passion for fashion design.

Hometown: Woodbury Favorite Disney Movie: Moanna Favorite Food: Pickles If Melissa could be an animal she would be a cheetah. Swimming is fun because: “Swimming is a life saving skill and I get to see students progress every week!”

Hometown: Osceola, Wisconsin Favorite Movie: Finding Nemo Favorite Food: Chocolate Cake If Abby could be an animal she would be a dolphin. The most interesting place she’s been is Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin. “Swimming is fun because it is healthy and a great way to de-stress!”

Hometown: St. Paul Favorite Disney Movie: Aladdin Favorite Food: Pizza If Abolaji could be an animal he would be an eagle. The most interesting place he has visited is Vermont. “Swimming is fun because I like being in the water!”

Hometown: North St. Paul Favorite Food: Vegetable Lasagna If Ana was an animal she would be a dolphin. Ana’s favorite movie is Frozen. The most interesting place Ana has been is Las Vegas. “Swimming is fun because you can play sports and race your friends.”

Hometown: Oakdale Favorite Movie: Cinderalla Favorite Food: Pizza If Bridget could be an animal she would be a dog. The most interesting place Bridget has visited is Las Vegas. “Swimming is fun because it’s great exercise!”

Hometown: St. Paul Favorite Movie: Home Favorite Food: Alfredo and Steak If Chilly could be an animal she would be a dog. The most interesting place she’s visited in the Bahamas. “Swimming is fun because I enjoy working with kids. I love teaching new skills!”

Hometown: Minneapolis Favorite Movie: Ratatouille Favorite Food: Watermelon If Ciel could be an animal she would be a tiger. The most interesting place Ciel has visited is India! “Swimming is fun because it is quiet and calming.”

Hometown: St. Paul Favorite Movie: Spirit Favorite Food: Raspberries If Gracie could be an animal she would be an eagle. “Swimming is fun because you can enjoy it your entire life!”

Hometown: St. Paul Favorite Movie: The Little Mermaid Favorite Food: Pasta If Johna could be an animal she would be a tiger. The most interesting place she has visited in Colorado. “Swimming is fun because it’s a great workout!”

Hometown: Oahu, Hawaii Favorite Movie: Breakfast at Tiffany’s Favorite Food: Donuts! If Jordan could be an animal she would be a fresh water otter. The most interesting place she’s visited is New Orleans. “Swimming is fun because it is a great way to stay in shape!”

Hometown: Woodbury Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Movie: Cinderella If Katelyn could be an animal she would be a koala bear! The most interesting place Katelyn has visited is Mexico. “Swimming is fun because you get to hang out under water!”

Hometown: White Bear Lake Favorite Disney Movie: Tarzan Favorite Food: Chocolate If Katie could be an animal she would be a tiger. “Swimming is fun because you can do what you want in the water!”

Hometown: Woodbury Favorite Movie: Titanic Favorite Food: Watermelon If Kayla could be an animal she would be a dog. The most interesting place she’s visited is Chicago. “Swimming is fun because I love working with children!”

Hometown: Oakdale Favorite Movie: The Little Mermaid Favorite Food: Sushi If Kjersten could be an animal she would be a cat. The most interesting place she has visited in London. “Swimming is fun because it is fun to play around in the water!”

Hometown: Oakdale Favorite Disney Movie: Hercules Favorite Food: Crab If LeeRoy could be an animal he would be a Clown Fish.

Hometown: Woodbury Favorite Movie: The Italian Job Favorite Food: Chipotle Burrito If Lizzie could be an animal she would be a dog. “Swimming is fun because I can float on my back like a sea otter!”

Hometown: East St. Paul Favorite Food: “I’m kind of into celery these days…” Favorite Disney Movie: Moanna If Megan was an animal she would be a shark. “Swimming is fun because I’m good at it!”

Hometown: Maplewood Favorite Movie: The Polar Express Favorite Food: Chicken & Wild Rice Soup If Miranda could be an animal she would be a dog. The most interesting place she has visited is London. “Swimming is fun because it’s a refreshing way to stay active!”

Hometown: Oakdale Favorite Movie: Finding Nemo Favorite Food: Oranges If Sara could be an animal she would be a dog. The most interesting place she’s visited is Catalina Island. “Swimming is fun because there are so many activities you can do in the water!”

Hometown: St. Paul Favorite Movie: Finding Nemo Favorite Food: Pepperoni Pizza If Tay could be an animal she would be a koala bear. The most interesting place she has visited is Mazatlan, Mexico. “Swimming is fun because you get to go under water!”

Hometown: Maplewood Favorite Movie: Finding Nemo Favorite Food: Noodles If Autumn could be an animal she would be a giraffe because you can see everything! The most interesting place she has visited is Buckeye, Arizona. “Swimming is fun because you get to be with your friends and learn new skills while having fun!”

Ashley was born in Fairbanks, Alaska Favorite Movie: The Lion King Favorite Food: Pizza If Ashley could be an animal she would be a bird so she can migrate south for the winter. The most interesting place she has visited is Alaska. “Swimming is fun because it’s an excellent way to exercise while feeling like a mermaid!”

Hometown: St. Paul Favorite Movie: Finding Nemo Favorite Food: Pickles If Paige could be an animal she would be a loon because they can swim and fly! The most interesting place she’s visited is Cocoa Beach, Florida. “Swimming is fun because I can make bubbles!”