Katya began her swim career as a competitive swimmer for Mid Cities Arlington Swimming located in Texas at age 6.! She has taught swim lessons for all ages and abilities for over a decade., and founded Raleigh Swim School when she was just 22 years old.  Katya is American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified.

Lindsey has over 13 years of swim coaching/instructing experience. Lindsey has led a year-round swim team and is a certified USA Swim Coach. Lindsey founded Raleigh Swim School when she was just 26 years old. She is also American Red Cross Lifeguard certified and a Lifeguard Certification Trainer.  

  JaVaughn is a Raleigh, NC native & lifelong swimmer who is currently studying Bioprocessing Science at NC State. With 4+ years of experience teaching swimming, he is passionate about helping swimmers build confidence, improve their skills, & stay safe in the water. He believes learning to swim should be fun & empowering, and he strives to create a positive environment where every swimmer can reach their full potential. Outside of the pool, he enjoys watching anime & sports.

Luci is from Raleigh and graduated from NC State!  She has been swimming since 5 years old when she joined summer league swim team. She was also a year-round swimmer with Wave Swim Team.  She has been coaching for 15 years and loves being in & around water.  Luci also enjoys spending time with her friends & family, playing beach & indoor volleyball, reading books, attending musicals, comedy shows & concerts. 

Originally from NY,  Beth moved to NC after retiring in 2018 as a long-time restaurant owner in Connecticut. Prior to joining Raleigh Swim School, she worked for Wake County Public School Systems from 2019-2025. She loves working with children, and enjoys Yoga, Reading and Travel. 

Delaney has been working in customer relations for over 9 years. She graduated from OSU with a B.S. in Marketing and Management. Her joy is helping people & playing a role in every one of our swimmers success. She’s also from the friendly state, so her goal is to put a Texas sized smile on the face of everyone she meets. Delaney looks forward to the great future of RSS! 

Cole is in college and has been a Red Cross lifeguard for 1 1/2 years. Lifeguard Cole has been swimming since he was a little kid ,and remembers always being in the water as a child. Cole is currently studying the field of radiology.

Rylan has been swimming for 15+ years. Rylan became a 3x Regional Champion, a State Champion & competed at the collegiate level. He is a Certified Lifeguard, & Lifeguard Instructor. Rylan also worked as an ocean rescue lifeguard along in the Outer Banks. Along with being an Eagle Scout, swim has played a major role in shaping his discipline, focus & passion for helping others. He loves working w/swimmers of all ages & abilities & takes pride in helping each student reach their goals in and out of the water.

Coach Belinda recently moved to NC from Long Island, NY. A fun fact about belinda is she has 5 nieces and nephews and 3 cats! Her favorite hobbies are swimming, reading and cooking !

Scotia is currently a year-round swimmer for YOTA and loves being in water. She has been teaching swim lessons and coaching for over 3 years and is super excited to teach/help her swimmers become stronger & more safe in the water!

 Bryson is one of our summer camp counselors! He is completing his senior year at Enloe High School and has been swimming since the age of 6! Bryson enjoys playing both football and baseball. He loves swimming because it’s an amazing way to relax. He is joining us for our 2025 Summer Camp!

Madison is an NC State Student studying biology & animal science, originally from Lincoln County, NC. Madison has held many positions in aquatics including instructing and coaching since the age of 16. Madison has been a competitive swimmer her whole life & loves to hike, take photos & be outside!

Kennedy is a swim instructor and camp counselor. Kennedy is originally from Cleveland Ohio and recently moved here. She has been swimming since the age of seven and loves the water and teaching. She’s super excited to be part of this team and meet all the new families

Hello I am Ismael I’ve been working in aquatics for over a year and have been swimming for a long time. I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, lift, and coaching. I am currently in college!

 Itzel started synchro swim at the age of 8. (3x Olympic qualifier) She was a former member of the Mexican National Team & has extensive experience competing at the highest levels of the sport. She has coached for 2 years & has 2 university degrees, 1 in engineering and the other in accounting. She is currently taking a certification in cybersecurity & works as a financial auditor. She loves learning new things & if she's not in the pool or working, she's probably taking a course on her laptop.

Ann Marie began artistic swimming at 10! She swam varsity at Wheaton College (MA), where she majored in chemistry and captained the artistic swimming team in her senior year.  When she is not coaching, she can usually be found sending snail mail, playing Pokémon GO, or snuggling her two mini poodle mixes. 

 Ellie is originally from California and has been practicing artistic swimming since she was 8. She graduated from Kansas State University with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and now works as an emergency veterinarian. She is very passionate about artistic swimming and is thrilled to be the assistant coach for the rhythm rays! 

Jannet is in college and has been swimming since she was 7. She’s been swimming competitively for many years. She loves working with kids and helping swimmers be able to reach their full potential in their swim skills. 

Hello! My name is Lesley Tran. I was born and raised in North Carolina. I’ve been swimming since I was eight years old and joined my local swim team when I was around eleven. I enjoy traveling and seeing new places with my family.

Albert has swam competitively since 12 years old.  He’s been a swim instructor/coach for 6 years. He loves cars. He’s likes teaching many kids, adolescents and adults to become a better and stronger swimmer.

Katie is originally from IN where she started teaching swim 15 years ago. She moved to NC in 2018 & has continued to be active in aquatics. When she isn’t in water, Katie can be found anywhere there is live music. She loves to support local musicians as well as perform her own original music. Her favorite artist to listen so when doing laps is The Beatles. 

Hi I’m Hayden and I am a lifeguard, head camp counselor, and swim instructor at RSS. I have worked in aquatics for almost 4.5 years and am attending UNC Chapel Hill. I love soccer, working out, cooking, and am pursuing an EXSS Bachelors Major

​Kaylis is a lifelong swimmer who has enjoyed being in the water since she was a kid. She has always had a love for swimming and is excited to share that passion with swimmers of all ages. Kaylis enjoys reading, laughing, and spending time around others. She hopes to create a fun, welcoming environment where every swimmer can feel comfortable, and learn!​​

Hi! I’m Adrianna, a freshman at NCCU majoring in Mass Communications. I love doing hair, shopping, listening to music, and hanging out with friends and family. I’m excited to be a receptionist at Raleigh Swim School and look forward to welcoming everyone with a smile!

Hi! I am a senior at enloe high school. I’ve been swimming since I was a toddler and always loved being in the water because it’s very calming to just float around. I love playing baseball and working out. One of my favorite things to do in my free time is play with my dogs. I hope to get a chiropractic degree and play baseball in college.

Hi im Kéana. Im an wildlife biology student at NCSU and im originally from Cincinnati. I've been teaching swim lessons at various locations in charlotte for 3 years.I really love teaching and coaching. A little fun fact is that I like swimming with a mermaid tail!

Hi! My name is Ursula, and I am currently completing my senior year at Knightdale High School. I run track and play basketball for my school. I am also working toward earning my business degree. Outside of school and sports, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my friends and family.

Hi! My name is Eliza, I work as a camp counselor and a swim instructor! I have been swimming since I was 3 and I am currently enrolled in Enloe High School!! When I am not coaching I spend my free time; cheering as a student athlete, exploring photography and art forms, and being the Alumni Relations Officer for Enloe Student Council!

Natalie Cook is a nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience in operations, community development, and youth mentorship. Passionate about the arts and education, she is dedicated to building strong organizations, empowering young people, and creating lasting community impact. At her core, Natalie is a builder of people, partnerships, and purpose-driven work.

Hi! My name is Elise and I am originally from Maryland. I am currently a student at NC State studying Food Science and Psychology. I have worked in aquatics as a lifeguard and swim instructor for 4 years. In my free time, I love running, pilates, baking and traveling.

Sophie is a camp counselor and will be entering her sophomore year at Green Level High School. She loves helping kids learn how to be responsible and respectful while also having fun. I enjoy participating in theatre & listening to music!