Meet the Staff

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!

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.

 

 

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 and Military Science

Spirit Animal:

Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch

Dream Job:

Becoming a Tanker in the U.S. Army, later be a Professor

Favorite Music Album:

Artificial Selection by Dance Gavin Dance

Position:

Head Guard of Marketing & Promotions, LGI/LG

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 Minors in Mass Communication and Biology

Spirit Animal:

Bear

Dream Job:

Either working for the National Parks Service, doing conservation and research for an aquarium, or opening her own art studio.

Favorite Music Album:

Pacific Daydream by Weezer

Position:

Head Lifeguard of American Red Cross Course Instruction, LGI, WSI, LG

 
American Red Cross certifications in:

• Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
• Water Safety Instruction
• Oxygen Administration
• Lifeguard Instruction

Hometown:

Alvin, Texas

Major/Minor:

Major in History with a Minor in Political Science

Spirit Animal:

Dog

Dream Job:

Unknown

Favorite Music Album:

N/A

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

Position:

Lifeguard, Senior Guard of Swim Lessons

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

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

Position:

Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor

Certifications:

American Red Cross certifications in:

• Lifeguard Instruction
• Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
• Water Safety Instructor
• Waterfront Lifeguarding

Hometown:

Round Rock, Texas

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Position:

Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor

Certifications:

American Red Cross certifications in:

• Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
• Lifeguard Instruction
• Water Safety Instruction
• Oxygen Administration

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Position:

Lifeguard

Certifications:

American Red Cross certifications in:

• Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration

Hometown:

Texas

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Position:

Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor

Certifications:

American Red Cross certifications in:

• Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
• Water Safety Instruction
• Oxygen Administration

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American Red Cross certifications in:

• Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED, Oxygen Administration

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Position:

Lifeguard

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American Red Cross certifications in:

• Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

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Lifeguard
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American Red Cross certifications in:

• Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
• Oxygen Administration

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Position:

Lifeguard

Certifications:

American Red Cross certifications in:

• Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Hometown:

Katy, TX

Major/Minor:

Computer Information Systems Major with a Minor in Japanese

Spirit Animal:

Grey Wolf

Dream Job:

Data Analytics Consultant in Japan

Favorite Music Album:

Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Position:

Lifeguard

Red Cross Certifications:

• Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid

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Lifeguard

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American Red Cross certifications in:

• Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Hometown:

San Antonio,Texas

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Position:

Water Safety Instructor

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American Red Cross certifications in:

• Water Safety Instruction

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Position:

Maintenance

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Position:

Lifeguard and WSI

Certifications:American Red Cross Certifications:

 

Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor

Hometown:

Plano, Texas

Major/Minor:

Theatre Education Major

Spirit Animal:

Orca Whale

Dream Job:

Theatre Teacher

Favorite Music Album:

Happiness Begins by The Jonas Brothers

 

​Position:

Lifeguard

American Red Cross certifications in:

• Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
• Water Safety Instruction
• Lifeguard Instruction
• Oxygen Administration

Hometown:

Baytown, Texas

Major/Minor:

Major in Chemistry with a Minor in Computer Science

Spirit Animal:

Dolphin

Dream Job:

Mad Scientist or Programmer for Google

Favorite Music Album:

 

​Position:

Lifeguard
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American Red Cross certifications in:

• Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED
• Oxygen Administration

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​Position:

Lifeguard

American Red Cross certifications in:

• Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED

Hometown:

Katy, Texas

Major/Minor:

Journalism & Mass Communication Major with a Minor in Writing

Spirit Animal:

Cat

Dream Job:

Novelist

Favorite Music Album:

Shadowboxer by Mansionair

 

​Position:

Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard

 

American Red Cross certifications in:

• Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED
• Water Safety Instruction

Hometown:

Dallas, Texas

Major/Minor:

Major in Healthcare Administration with a Minor in Psychology

Spirit Animal:

Dolphin

Dream Job:

Hospital CEO

Favorite Music Album:

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