The Team
Addie D.
Water-Safety Mentor
I’ve lived all over, but currently call Georgia home while going to school at UTK. I had the chance to be on the DI Rowing Team for bit, which was a great experience! Before starting with All Knox Swim, I have been a lifeguard, competitive swimmer, and swim instructor. I have also been an intern with the UTK Strength and Conditioning Dept. where I got to work with other DI athletes. I’m pumped to bring all my experiences into my time with your families!
Fun Fact: I’m fluent in Latin, yes the dead but not dead language!
Mallory T.
Water-Safety Mentor
Go Vols! I’m a TN native who has always wanted to go to UT, so I am thankful to be pursuing a degree in Business Management at UTK. I have been a lifeguard for several summers. Also, I have many years of experience in gymnastics as both an athlete and coach. I am excited to apply my coaching skills from gymnastics, such as dealing with fear, to instructing swim lessons. I look forward to helping your family be safer around water!
Fun Fact: I was the offensive MVP for my lacrosse team for 2 years!
Elizabeth K.
Water-Safety Mentor
I am currently pursuing my degree in Architecture at the University of TN. I have worked with kids in many contexts including babysitting, volunteering for Sunday School at church, and coaching gymnastics in high school. While I was a gymnast, I did trampoline and tumbling for 9 years. Growing up, I had the chance to work at my families bakery in Nashville, which was very influential to me. I love working with kids, so I am excited to continue that with All Knox Swim!
Fun Fact: I was the state champion for the Double Mini in 2023!
Carly K.
Water-Safety Mentor
I have experience with kids while babysitting and during children’s ministry at church. I have also worked with kids and adults while working at a water park where I lifeguarded and taught water aerobics classes. Currently, I am working towards my Anthropology degree at UTK and participating on the club Water Polo team. Though I am from California, I love being in Tennessee. I am eager to get back in the water with you to help you be safer and stronger in the water!
Fun Fact: I was the MVP for my water polo team 4 years in a row!
Zoe H.
Substitute Water-Safety Mentor
I am a Nutrition major at the University of TN planning to pursue Pediatric Nursing as a career. I’m also from Wisconsin, but you could only tell by the way I say “Wisconsin”. I have been a camp counselor where I helped children with special needs learn to ride horses. I had never worked with horses before being a camp counselor, but it was a blast! I’m excited to continue to make an impact in kids’ lives through swim lessons!
Fun Fact: I can sign in ASL!
Katie S.
Substitute Water-Safety Mentor
I am passionate about working out, staying healthy, and helping people of all ages. So, I plan to become a Physical Therapy Assistant by completing my degree in Kinesiology at UTK to align all my passions. I had the opportunity to work at a summer vacation center where I led kids in activities like crafts, treasure hunts, horse rides, and tubing down a river! I’m thrilled to have the chance to help more people by teaching you and your children how to swim!
Fun Fact: I was part of the state champion cheer team in Utah!
Sara Kate A.
Lead Water-Safety Mentor
I am currently a student at the University of Tennessee finishing my degree in Speech Pathology. I participated in a year-long internship at a school for children with disabilities, which was one of the best experiences of my life! I plan to continue working with kids with disabilities after I graduate. I have worked as a lifeguard at a waterpark. In high school, I was a competitive swimmer. I am excited to use my experiences with a wide variety of people to help my students learn to swim!
Fun Fact: I can sign in ASL!
Jacqueline C.
Communications
I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s in Hispanic Studies. I also completed my Master’s Degree at UTK in Education and taught Spanish for 3 years before having our daughter. I took swim lessons every summer growing up and loved spending time with friends and family in the pool, lake, and ocean. I don’t remember a time where I wasn’t able to swim or didn’t feel safe in the water. I am thankful to get to work with all of you to answer any questions and get you swimming!
Fun Fact: I am fluent in Spanish!
Thomas C.
Lead Water-Safety Mentor
I don’t remember my dad teaching me to swim because I was so young. I swam in summer swim leagues most of my life under the coaching of my dad. I also started teaching people to swim with my dad in 2009. I eventually swam for the University of TN NCAA DI Swim Team. I have a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology, a Master’s in Special Education, and 5 years of Special Education teaching experience under my belt. I am passionate about water safety and look forward to helping you meet your swimming goals!
Fun Fact: I set the Shelby County Record in the 50 Yard Breaststroke!
Swimmy
Water Safety Advocate
I was found outside near the pool one day. Ever since, I has been a part of the All Knox Swim family! Unlike most cats, I love to swim. I didn’t like it at first, but grew to love it! While I was taking lessons with All Knox Swim, I learned all about swimming and water safety. Ever since then, I love teaching kids about being safe in the water!
Fun Fact: I have blue marks on my tail. Learn more here!
This could be you or someone you know!
Water-Safety Mentor
We are looking for awesome people to come work for us this summer! Know someone who is a good fit? We offer a $100 credit for swim lessons if the person you recommend works for us. Check out our JOBS page to learn more and apply!
OUR TARGETED EFFOTRS:
- Provide free resources to the public on our website
- Distribute our water safety pamphlet to all the families who create an account with us, whether or not they book lessons
- Practice water safety during swim lessons using our water safety curriculum
- Increase people’s swimming competency through swim lessons
- Support Emerald Youth in providing swim lessons to those who wouldn’t normally learn to swim
- Utilize relationships with local businesses to promote water safety
- Foster change through our #JacketUpForLife and #FloatingFamily campaigns
- Set up a lifejacket loaner program to educate and increase safety (forthcoming)
- Teach free water safety and CPR classes (forthcoming)
