Meet the Staff
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Julie
Position:
Assistant Director of Aquatics & Safety
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Water Safety Instructor Trainer
- Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Water Front Lifeguard
- Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor
- Certified Pool Operator
Hometown:
Lake Jackson, Texas- City of Enchantment!
Major/Minor:
Graduated from Texas State when it was still known as SWT in 2003 with a bachelor's in Recreation Adminsitration. I then obtained my Master's in Recreation Management & Policy at the University of New Hampshire.
Birthday:
August 7th
Favorite Place to Eat in San Marcos:
Root Cellar
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
My office with the door closed
What is Your Dream Vacation Destination?
Hawaii
What is Your Favorite Thing About TXST/San Marcos?
The river and the students!
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Emily
Position:
Graduate Assistant of Aquatics and Safety
Certifications:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Hometown:Aledo, IL
Major/Minor:
Master of Science in Recreation and Leisure Services
Dream Job:
Head director of a campus recreation program
Favorite Quote:
"Progress over Perfection"
Dream Travel Destination:
Thailand
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Suzanne
Position:
Head Guard of Red Cross
Certifications:
American Red Cross Certifications in:
- Water Safety Instructor
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, and Oxygen Administration
Hometown:Alvin, TX
Major/Minor:
Major in History and minor in Political Science
Dream Job:
A professional coffee taste tester or a history teacher
Favorite Quote:
"Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself." -Walt Whitman
Dream Travel Destination:
Machu Picchu
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Ronnie
Position:
Head Guard of Swim Lessons
Certifications:
American Red Cross Certifications in:
- Water Safety Instructor
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
Hometown:
Roma, Texas
Major/Minor:
History Major with minors in English
Dream Job:
Director of a museum
Favorite Quote:
"Fortis fortuna adiuvat"
Dream Travel Destination:
Rome
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Vaughn
Position:
Head Guard of Inservices
Certifications:American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Lifeguard Instuctor
Hometown:College Station, TX
Major/Minor:Business Management
Dream Job:
Underwater Wildlife Cinematographer
Favorite Quote:
It is what it is 'til it ain't.
Dream Travel Destination:
The Great Pyramid of Giza
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Mauricio
Position:
Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- LGI
Hometown:
Pharr, TX
Major/Minor:
Business Administration
Dream Job:Owning my own business
Favorite Quote:
"Hello there..."
Dream Travel Destination:
Tokyo
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Laura
Position:
Maintenance
Certifications:
Hometown:Major/Minor:
Spirit Animal:
Dream Job:
Favorite Music Album:
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Alexis
Position:
Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
Certifications:American Red Cross Certifications:- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, and Oxygen Administration
- Water Safety Instructor
Hometown:
Mansfield, TX
Major/Minor:
International Business with a French Minor
Dream Job:To work for the United Nations
Favorite Quote:
"I solemnly swear I am up to no good" -Fred and George Weasley
Dream Travel Destination:
Backpacking through Europe
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Madison
Position:
Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, and Oxygen Administration
- Water Safety Instructor
Hometown:
Katy, Texas
Major/Minor:
Journalism Major with a Minor in Writing
Dream Job:
Author
Favorite Quote:
"I am large, I contain multitudes." -Walt Whitman
Dream Travel Destination
Italy
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Alfredo
Postion:Senior Guard of Lifeguard Instructor
Certifications:
American Red Cross Certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, and Oxygen Administration
- Lifeguard Instructor
Hometown:
Breckenridge, TX
Major/Minor:
Exercise and Sports Science
Dream Job:
Physical Therapist for the Dallas Cowboys
Favorite Quote:
"Be uncommon among uncommon men"
Dream Travel Destination:
Europe
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Keaton
Positions:Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor
Certifications:
American Red Cross Certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, and Oxygen Administration
- Lifeguard Instructor
Hometown:
Round Rock, TX
Major/Minor:
Accounting
Dream Job:
Retired
Favorite Quote:
"There's so much room for activities!"
Dream Travel Destination:
Germany
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Alexa
Positions:
Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
Certifications:
American Red Cross Certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
- Water Safety Instructor
Hometown:
Belton, TX
Major/Minor:
Social Work
Dream Job:
Working with veterans as a social worker
Favorite Quote:
"Ignorance is the greatest weakness we could ever have"
Dream Travel Destination:
Rome
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Ryan
Position:
Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, and Oxygen Administration
- Lifeguard Instruction
- Water Safety Instruction
Hometown:
Major/Minor:
Spirit Animal:
Dream Job:
Favorite Music Album:
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Matthew
Position:
Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
Certifications:
American Red Cross Certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
- Water Safety Instructor
Hometown:
Houston, TX
Major/Minor:
BFA in Theatre with an emphasis on acting
Dream Job:
Professional Comedian/Actor/Muscian
Favorite Quote:
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" -Wayne Gretzky
Dream Travel Destination:
Paris, France or Spain