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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Paige
Position:
Graduate Assistant
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Water Safety Instructor
Hometown:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Major/Minor:
Recreation and Leisure Services/Therapeutic Recreation
Spirit Animal:
Dolphin
Dream Job:
Working as a CTRS for people rescued from human trafficking and/or working to change policies for accessibility and human trafficking.
Favorite Music Album:
Currently it's YSIV by Logic, but favorite of all time is American Beauty by Grateful Dead.
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Veronica
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 an English Minor
Spirit Animal:
There are so many, I can't decide.
Dream Job:
Professor
Favorite Music Album:
That's the Spirit by Bring Me the Horizon
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Averi
Position:
Head Guard of Social Media & Marketing
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Waterfront Lifeguarding
- Water Safety Instructor
- Lifeguard Instructor
Hometown:
San Antonio, TX
Major/Minor:
Photography Major with a Minor in Mass Communication
Spirit Animal:
Bear
Dream Job:
Working for the National Parks Service, or opening my own art studio.
Favorite Music Album:
Pacific Daydream by Weezer
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Annmarie
Position:
Head Lifeguard of American Red Cross Course Instruction
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Waterfront Lifeguarding
Hometown:
McKinney, TX
Major/Minor:
Athletic Training
Spirit Animal:
Wolf
Dream Job:
Working in an Orthopedic Clinic
Favorite Music Album:
Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots
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Keaton
Position:
Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Lifeguard Instructor
Hometown:
Round Rock, Texas
Major/Minor:
Accounting
Spirit Animal:
Rat
Dream Job:
CPA
Favorite Music Album:
The Incredible True Story by Logic
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Savannah
Position:
Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Water Safety Instructor
- Waterfront Lifeguarding
Hometown:
McAllen, Texas
Major/Minor:
International Relations
Spirit Animal:
Hamster
Dream Job:
President
Favorite Music Album:
Only By the Night by Kings of Leon
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John
Position:
Lifeguard, WSI
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Water Safety Instructor
Hometown:
Temple, TX
Major/Minor:
Major in Physics and a Minor in Applied Mathematics
Spirit Animal:
Shark
Dream Job:
Professional Triathlete
Favorite Music Album:
Honestly...anything by Breaking Benjamin
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Kendall
Position:
Lifeguard, WSI
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Water Safety Instructor
Hometown:
Granbury, Texas
Major/Minor:
Social Work
Spirit Animal:
Hedgehog
Dream Job:
Family Lawyer
Favorite Music Album:
A Star Is Born Soundtrack
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Vaughn
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
Hometown:
College Station, TX
Major/Minor:
Business Management
Birthday:
June 3rd
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Chandler
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
Hometown:
Weatherford, TX
Major/Minor:
Anthropology with a minor in Physics
Birthday:
September 17th
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Maui
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, Oxygen Administration
Hometown:
Pharr, TX
Major/Minor:
Business Administration
Spirit Animal:
Squirrel
Dream Job:
Owning my own business
Favorite Music Album:
Acid Rap by Chance The Rapper
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Logan
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
Hometown:
Brady, Texas
Major/Minor:
Advertising Major, Art Minor
Sprit Animal:
Black Cat
Dream Job:
Working Artist
Favorite Music Album:
Dirty Computer by Janelle Monae
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Alexis
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
Hometown:
Texas
Major/Minor:
Spirit Animal:
Dream Job:
Favorite Music Album:
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Jill
Position:
Lifeguard, WSI
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
- Water Safety Instructor
Hometown:
Danville, Indiana
Major/Minor:
Double Major in French and History with a minor in Criminal Justice
Spirit Animal:
Sloth
Dream Job:
Special Agent for OSI or CIA (something with Homeland Security)
Favorite Music Album:
Super Trouper by ABBA
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Ryan R.
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, Oxygen Administration
Hometown:
Gunter, Texas
Major/Minor:
Business Management Major with a Minor in Political Science
Spirit Animal:
Lion
Dream Job:
Starting my own real estate company
Favorite Music Album:
Coloring Book by Chance The Rapper
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Suzanne
Position:
Lifeguard, WSI
Red Cross Certifications:
- Blood borne Pathogens, Asthma/Respiratory Distress, Anaphylaxis/EpiPen
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Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid
- Water Safety Instructor
Hometown:
Alvin, Texas
Major/Minor:
History Major with a Political Science Minor
Spirit Animal:
Prairie Dog
Dream Job:
To be discovered...
Favorite Music Album:
The Complete Greatest Hits by The Eagles
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Caitlin
Position:
Lifeguard, LGI, WSI
Certifications:
American Red Cross Certifications:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED, Oxygen Administration
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Water Safety Instructor
- Waterfront Lifeguarding
Hometown:
St. Louis, Missouri
Major/Minor:
Recreation Administration Major
Spirit Animal:
Cat
Dream Job:
City of Austin Parks and Recreation Director
Favorite Music Album:
Evil Friends by Portugal. The Man
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Maddy
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
Hometown:
Spring, TX
Major/Minor:
ESS Major with a Minor in Biology
Spirit Animal:
Dream Job:
Favorite Music Album:
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Emily
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross Certifications In:
- Lifeguarding
- CPR/AED/First Aid
Hometown:
Dripping Springs, Texas
Major/Minor:
Interpersonal Communication major with a minor in Health Communication
Spirit Animal:
Sloth
Dream Job:
Interior Designer
Favorite Music Album:
Reputation by Taylor Swift
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Sarah
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross Certifications In:
- Lifeguarding
- CPR/AED/First Aid
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
Major/Minor:
Dance Education Major
Spirit Animal:
Cat
Dream Job:
High School Drill Team Director
Favorite Music Album:
Ripcord by Keith Urban
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Fernando
Position:
Certifications:
American Red Cross Certifications In:
- Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid
Hometown:
Laredo, Texas
Major/Minor:
Political Science Major with a Business Minor
Spirit Animal:
Lion
Dream Job:
Navy Seal
Favorite Music Album:
Take Care by Drake
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Aerin
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross Certifications In:
- Lifeguarding
- CPR/AED/First Aid
Hometown:
Fort Worth, Texas
Major/Minor:
Pre-Nursing Major
Spirit Animal:
Panda
Dream Job:
Doctor
Favorite Music Album:
Elephant by the White Stripes
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Taylor
Position:
Intern of Aquatics & Safety
Certifications:
American Red Cross Certifications In:
- Water Safety Instructor
Hometown:
Richmond, Tx
Major/Minor:
Recreation Administration Major
Spirit Animal:
Mustang
Dream Job:
Open and run my own Therapeutic Riding Center with rescued mustangs for kids with disabilities.
Favorite Music Album:
Ain't Nothin' to It by Cody Johnson
