Brendon Gaffum: Assistant Aquatics Director, Master Waves Swim Instructor, Water Fitness Instructor
Words to live by:
| “Start each day with a grateful heart!” |
My Experience:
| 13 years experience teaching/coaching swimming, 9 years managing aquatics facilities, 9 years coaching springboard diving. |
What I am proud of:
| Named 2019/2020 Northeast Conference Coach of the Year. |
What I love:
| I love seeing kids grow and improve their skills while having fun in the water! |
Janelle Goodwin: Waves Swim Instructor
Words to live by:
| “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” |
My Experience:
| 3 years of teaching swim, 2 years lifeguarding. |
What I am proud of:
| Helping to completely renovate a fixer-upper house. |
What I love:
| The beach, watermelon, and Crocs. |
Patti Curran: Master Swim Instructor
Words to live by:
| “Never look back unless you plan to go that way.” By Henry David Thoreau |
My Experience:
| 20 years teaching swim lessons. Have taught ages 6 months up to adults. |
What I am proud of:
| Being able to help others learn to love and be safe in the water. |
What I love:
| Enjoying the outdoors with my husband, son and dog. |
Sophie Rice: Waves Swim School Manager
Words to live by:
| “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” |
My Experience:
| Prior to working for the Waves, I had a long career in the financial services industry. |
What I am proud of:
| My family. |
What I love:
| Hockey, swimming, baseball and being outside! |
Sophia Spartos: Ripples Instructor, Lead Waves Swim Instructor, Water Fitness Instructor
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