Meet the Saf-T-Swim Smithtown Team

I have been a part of the Aquatics and Sports industry for 24 years. My very first job was as a lifeguard and swimming instructor; so, for me it is full circle and rewarding to be able to recruit, hire, and train professionals in the field. I served as an Aquatics Manager for 8 years for the Department of Parks and Recreation in Jacksonville, Florida where I helped develop the Gus and Goldie Learn to Swim Program. Recently I was the Assistant Company Director for Gateway Sports and Pools where I lead sales and operations in NYC, Albany, and CT. As an Adjunct Professor at Lehman College I lectured in Exercise Science, Motor Learning, and the Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity. I am also a published research author with a research focus in utilizing sports and physical activity as a vehicle to promote life development during adolescence. I strongly believe there are so many life lessons children can learn during sports participation. I received my MA in Motor Learning from Columbia University, and my BS from Lehman College in Movement and Exercise Science. I am a sports enthusiast having played basketball, soccer, and track and field collegiately. Currently I participate in swimming, volleyball, and golf recreationally; and I am a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt.

I have been working at Saf-T-Swim for many years now at many different locations before I found my home at the Levittown Facility. I take much pride in knowing that my work has such a positive impact on people's lives. I love hearing stories from my customers about how much their children love and respect water because of my teachings. I have two girls of my own, so when I am not at work, I spend all of my time being the best mom I can be. Some of my other hobbies include, cooking, baking and running!

I have been working for the company for 6 and a half years. I never planned on teaching swimming but always wanted to work with kids, so I started the job and ended up loving it! So it was a very happy accident. My favorite part of working for this company is teaching infants. I love to watch their skills develop as they grow and getting to watch their personalities come out as they get older. I would teach babies all day every day if I could! My favorite hobbies are photography, relaxing at the beach, and eating Mexican food.

I’ve been working at Saf-T-Swim for and amazing six years. My favorite thing about working for the company is being able to see the students I teach progress over time and being able to proudly say “I save lives for a living”. I also enjoy building relationships with not only my students but their families too. My hobbies outside of work include pushing myself to use my creative skills to become a better painter. I also enjoy searching for the best deals on vintage video games, such as, a classic Nintendo, a super Nintendo, and a Nintendo 64.