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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Jenn
Position:
Graduate Assistant
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Water Front Lifeguard
- Water Safety Instructor
- Water Safety Instructor Trainer
- Lifeguard Instructor
Hometown:
Keller, Texas
Major/Minor:
Exercise Science
Birthday:
January 11th
Class:
Graduate Student
Favorite Place to Eat in San Marcos:
Rhea's Ice Cream
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
Mochas & Javas... it's almost on campus
What is Your Dream Vacation Destination?
New Zealand
What is Your Favorite Thing About TXST/San Marcos?
Swimming in the river!
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Maddie
Position:
Head Lifeguard of Swim Lessons, Swim Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Water Front Lifeguard
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Water Safety Instructor
Hometown:
Austin, Texas
Major/Minor:
Recreational Administration with a minor in Buisness
Birthday:
September 9th
Class:
Senior
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd be:
Lilo from Lilo & Stitch
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
Sewell Park
Dream Vacation Destination
Thailand or Greece!
Favorite Quote
"I am Beyoncé , always." - Michael Scott
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Kimble
Position:
Head Lifeguard of American Red Cross, Swim Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Water Front Lifeguard
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Water Safety Instructor
- Wilderness and Remote First Aid Instructor
- Certified Pool Operator
Hometown:
Winters, Texas
Major/Minor:
Recreational Administration with a minor in English
Birthday:
December 4th
Class:
Junior
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Ron Stoppable
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
Sewell Park
Dream Vacation Destination
Texas Road Trip
Favorite Quote
"Party" - Adore Delano
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Josh
Position:
Head Lifeguard of Marketing and Social Media
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Water Safety Instructor
- Lifeguard Instructor
Hometown:
Denton, Texas
Major/Minor:
Social Work Major
Birthday:
August 12th
Class:
Junior
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Underdog
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
Alkek
Dream Vacation Destination
Switzerland
Favorite Quote
"Hello there." - Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Chloe
Position:
Senior Lifeguard of Student Incentives
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Water Front Lifeguard
- Water Safety Instructor
Hometown:
Charlotte, North Carolina
Major/Minor:
Wildlife Biology
Birthday:
October 17th
Class:
Senior
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Kim Possible
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
Sewell Park
Dream Vacation Destination
Galapagos Islands
Favorite Quote
"Say what you feel and do what you want Because that matter don't mind and those that mind don't matter." - Dr. Seuss
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Taylor
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Waterfront Lifeguard
Hometown:
Sugar Land, Texas
Major/Minor:
Mass Communications and Public Relations and a minor in Business Administration
Birthday:
May 21
Class:
Senior
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Marceline the Vampire Queen from Adventure Time
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
Behind the UAC
Dream Vacation Destination
Santorini, Greece
Favorite Quote
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel only read a page." - St. Augustine
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Annie
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Waterfront Lifeguard
- Lifeguard Instructor
Hometown:
Austin, Texas
Major/Minor:
Exercise and Sport Science: Pre-PT
Birthday:
November 13
Class:
Senior
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Tweety Bird from Looney Tunes
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
Library
Dream Vacation Destination
Anywhere with a beach!
Favorite Quote
“You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.” - Benjamin Mee
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Natalie
Position:
Lifeguard, WSI, LGI
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Waterfront Lifeguard
- Water Safety Instructor
- Lifeguard Instructor
Hometown:
Austin, TX
Major/Minor:
Electrical Engineering with minors in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Birthday:
February 1st
Class:
Senior
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Any of the Powerpuff Girls
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
Alkek
What is Your Dream Vacation Destination?
The Beach
Favorite Quote
"Just keep swimming." - Dory
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Tiffany
Position:
Senior Lifeguard of Adult Swim Program and Swim Clinics
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
Hometown:
Mansfield, Texas
Major/Minor:
Marketing
Birthday:
December 31st
Class:
Sophmore
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Dora
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
My bed
Dream Vacation Destination
Anywhere in Europe (Germany, Barcelona, Italy)
Favorite Quote
"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness." - Oprah Winfrey
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Sophia
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Waterfront Lifeguard
- Water Safety Instructor
Hometown:
Corpus Christi, Texas
Major/Minor:
Business Management
Birthday:
August 3rd
Class:
Sophomore
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Elastigirl from The Incredibles
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
4th Floor Alkek
What is Your Dream Vacation Destination?
Canadian Rockies
Favorite Quote
"If you rest, you rust." - Helen Hayes
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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:
Physics and Applied Mathematics
Birthday:
August 4th
Class:
Junior
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Barry Allen (The Flash)
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
The River
What is Your Dream Vacation Destination?
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Favorite Quote
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes, courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says, 'I'll try again tomorrow.'" - Mary Anne Radmacher
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Veronica
Position:
Senior Lifeguard of the ASC
Certifications:
American Red Cross Certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
Hometown:
Roma, Texas
Major/Minor:
Mass Communication
Birthday:
November 19
Class:
Sophomore
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Rick from Rick and Morty
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
Alkek
Dream Vacation Destination
Easter Island
Favorite Quote
"First rule of leadership; everything is your fault." - Hopper (A Bug's Life)
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Michael
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Waterfront Lifeguard
Hometown:
Flower Mound, Texas
Major/Minor:
Biology
Birthday:
February 19
Class:
Junior
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Sasuke Uchiha from Naruto
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
7th Floor Alkek
What is Your Dream Vacation Destination?
Alberta, Canada
Favorite Quote
“Authority is the necessary evil against which happiness is achieved.” - Unknown
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Katie
Position:
Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Water Safety Instructor
Hometown:
Texas
Major/Minor:
Psychology
Birthday:
That's a secret
Class:
Senior
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Louise from Bob's Burgers
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
Harris Dinning Hall
Dream Vacation Destination
European Tour
Favorite Quote
"He who laughs last thinks the slowest." - Unknown
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Savannah
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
Hometown:
McAllen, Texas
Major/Minor:
International Studies
Birthday:
October 10
Class:
Sophomore
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Kim Possible
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
6th Floor of Alkek
Dream Vacation Destination
Egypt
Favorite Quote
"Never tell me the odds." - Han Solo
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Eric
Position:
Lifeguard, LGI
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
- Lifeguard Instructor
Hometown:
Austin, TX
Major/Minor:
Digital Media Innovation
Birthday:
November 9th
Class:
Junior
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Batman
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
My garage
What is Your Dream Vacation Destination?
Hawaii
Favorite Quote
"Watch this." - Various
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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
Class:
Freshman
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Ed from Ed, Edd, & Eddy
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
Home
What is Your Dream Vacation Destination?
Australia
Favorite Quote
"Are you serious?" - Various
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Averi
Position:
Lifeguard
Certifications:
American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED and Oxygen Administration
Hometown:
San Antonio, TX
Major/Minor:
Photography and Mass Communication
Birthday:
March 23rd
Class:
Junior
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Harley Quinn
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
Alkek
What is Your Dream Vacation Destination?
Australia
Favorite Quote
“Attitude is the difference between an ordeal and an adventure.” - Unknown
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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
Class:
Junior
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Kirito from Sword Art Online
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
At home
What is Your Dream Vacation Destination?
Skiing in the Black Forest in Germany
Favorite Quote
"Where's the queso?" - Unknown
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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:
Biology with a minor in ESS
Birthday:
February 23rd
Class:
Sophomore
If I Were a Cartoon Character I'd Be
Sandy from Spongebob Squarepants
Favorite Place to Study on Campus
The River
What is Your Dream Vacation Destination?
Greece
Favorite Quote
"Humility is not thinking of yourself as less, but thinking of your self less." C.S. Lewis
