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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 in the aquatics industry for the last 14 years within the YMCA organization in Massachusetts and NYC. It is something that is very meaningful to me to be able to continue to do, especially in the community that I grew up in. Growing up in Queens, I’m aware of how limited pools and water are to the community, so I’m excited to be able to open another brand-new facility and teach swimming to a new generation. Outside of Saf-T-Swim, I am a sports enthusiast and can be found occasionally shooting a jump shot when I’m not hiking with my wife and our dog, Lumi, on the weekends.

Hi, My name is Michelle and I've been working with Saf-T-Swim for over 22 years. I graduated with my Masters in Forensic Psychology. I'm passionate about children learning about water safety and making a difference in their lives. Customer service satisfaction is very important to me! When I'm not at work I can be found on a softball field near or far cheering my girls on. 

I have been working at Saf-T-Swim for 13 years, but I started taking swim lessons at the original Bayshore facility when I was 2 months old. I also swam competitively since I was 7 and swam all through college. I really enjoy seeing the children progress and become confident in the water. I really like the challenge of taking a child or adult who is very fearful of the water and working with them to get them to enjoy the water. My hobbies are going to heavy metal concerts, watching anime, and playing video games.