Katya began swimming competitively at 6 in Texas and founded Raleigh Swim School at 22. She has taught all ages for over a decade and is a Red Cross certified lifeguard.

JaVaughn is a Raleigh native studying Bioprocessing Science at NC State. With 4+ years of teaching, he helps swimmers build confidence, skills and safety in the water.

Coach Belinda recently moved to NC from Long Island, NY. She has five nieces and nephews and three cats, and loves swimming, reading and cooking.

Madison studies biology and animal science at NC State and has instructed and coached since 16. A lifelong competitive swimmer, she loves hiking, photography and the outdoors.

Itzel is a 3x Olympic qualifier in artistic swimming and a former Mexican National Team member. She holds degrees in engineering and accounting and works as a financial auditor.

Jannet is in college at Wake Tech and has been swimming since 7, competitively for many years. She loves helping kids reach their full potential in the water.

Katie started teaching swim in Indiana 15 years ago and moved to NC in 2018. A musician herself, she loves live music and swims laps to The Beatles.

Adrianna is a freshman at NCCU majoring in Mass Communications. A fan of music, shopping and doing hair, Adrianna greets every family with a smile.

Eliza is a swim instructor and camp counselor who has swum since age 3. At Enloe High School, Eliza cheers, explores photography and art, and serves on student council.

Sarah has swum competitively since 8, including four years in college, and recently moved to NC for environmental science work. She loves rock climbing, puzzles and helping people swim for life.

Lindsey has 13+ years of coaching experience and founded Raleigh Swim School at 26. She is a certified USA Swim coach, Red Cross lifeguard and lifeguard trainer.

Delaney has 9+ years in customer relations and a B.S. in Marketing and Management from OSU. She loves helping families and being part of every swimmer's success.

Scotia swims year-round for YOTA and has taught lessons and coached for over 3 years. She loves helping swimmers become stronger and safer in the water.

Kennedy is a swim instructor and camp counselor from Cleveland, Ohio. She has been swimming since age 7 and is excited to meet all our new families.

Ann Marie began artistic swimming at 10 and captained Wheaton College's team while majoring in chemistry. She loves snail mail, Pokémon GO and her two mini poodle mixes.

Lesley was born and raised in North Carolina, started swimming at 8 and joined a local swim team around 11. Traveling with family is a favorite pastime.

With almost 4.5 years in aquatics, Hayden is a lifeguard, head camp counselor and swim instructor. Hayden studies Exercise and Sport Science at UNC Chapel Hill and loves soccer and cooking.

Ke'ana studies wildlife biology at NC State and is originally from Cincinnati. After 3 years teaching lessons in Charlotte, Ke'ana loves coaching and swimming with a mermaid tail.

Elise is from Maryland and studies Food Science and Psychology at NC State, with 4 years as a lifeguard and swim instructor. Elise loves running, pilates, baking and travel.

Aisha has swum since 10 and taught her son to swim at 3, and today he's a lifeguard. With 10+ years in customer service and 5 in biopharma training, she loves helping swimmers build confidence.

Beth moved to NC from New York after years as a restaurant owner in Connecticut, then worked for Wake County Public Schools. She loves kids, yoga, reading and travel.

Rylan is a 3x regional champion and a state champion who competed in college. A former Outer Banks ocean rescue lifeguard and Eagle Scout, he's also a lifeguard instructor.

Bryson has been swimming since age 6 and loves how relaxing it is. When he's not at the pool or camp, he plays football and baseball.

Ismael has worked in aquatics for over a year and is now in college. Outside the pool, Ismael enjoys coaching, lifting and time with friends and family.

Ellie started artistic swimming at 8 in California and is now an emergency veterinarian with a DVM from Kansas State. She's thrilled to be assistant coach for the Rhythm Rays.

Albert has swum competitively since age 12 and has taught and coached for 6 years. He loves cars and helping kids, teens and adults become stronger swimmers.

Kaylis is a lifelong swimmer who loves sharing the water with swimmers of all ages. She creates a fun, welcoming space where everyone feels comfortable and learns.

Ursula runs track and plays basketball at Knightdale High School and is working toward a business degree. Ursula loves traveling and time with friends and family.

Sophie is a camp counselor and a student at Green Level High School. She loves helping kids learn responsibility and respect while having fun, plus theatre and music.