The Team
Jessie S.
Water-Safety Mentor
From New York, I came to TN to pursue my dream to become a lawyer. I am currently a student at the University of Tennessee as a Marketing major. I LOVE working with kids and grew up with 3 siblings. I have previously been a lifeguard and an ice cream scooper, which were both fun! I look forward to working with your family to help you be safer around the water.
Fun Fact: I served as the President of the Sports Medicine club in high school for 2 years!
Brook N.
Water-Safety Mentor
I’m from West Tennessee and came to East Tennessee for school at UTK as a long time Vol Fan! I’ve worked in aquatics for awhile as a lifeguard and lifeguard supervisor. During my time as a lifeguard, I got to work with local kids that came to our community pool. I’m planning to work in Family Medicine after I graduate. I’m passionate about helping families stay healthy and look forward to doing just that with All Knox Swim!
Fun Fact: I can play a song on the piano just from listening to it!
Emma J.
Water-Safety Mentor
I am currently pursuing my passion to become an Elementary Teacher at the University of TN. I have worked with kids in many contexts including babysitting, nannying, teaching swim lessons and coaching swim team. I learned to love working with kids while helping my mom, who was a Preschool teacher. I also enjoy doing CrossFit to stay in shape and spend time with people. I am excited to continue that with All Knox Swim!
Fun Fact: My mock trial team in high school won the district championship!
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!
Emma S.
Water-Safety Mentor
Both of my parents went to school at UTK, so it was only natural that I came here! I’m from Georgia where I was a swim coach during the summer. It was a blast getting to work with the kids to help them improve their swimming skills. There’s nothing quite like the weekly swim meets! I plan to get a degree in Speech Pathology, which makes me particularly excited to work with your kids! See you soon!
Fun Fact: I was a competitive swimmer most of my life!
Connor C.
Water-Safety Mentor
One of my first jobs was in aquatics as a lifeguard. That led to 5 summers of lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons in Clarksville TN. I was certified there to teach Adaptive Aquatics, one of the few that fulfilled this role! I came to the University of Tennessee to pursue a career in Investment Consulting. I’m pumped to bring my experience to All Knox Swim to serve you and your families!
Fun Fact: I was the Captain of my high school wrestling team.
Zoie J.
Water-Safety Mentor
I am from Knoxville and will be proudly be entering the Army National Guard. I have been a swim instructor and lifeguard at several locations in Knoxville throughout high school. I have also worked with kids at a youth group and several cheer camps. My long term goal is to work as a Forensic Analyst. I look forward to making the world a better place during my time here!
Fun Fact: I am the Captain of my JROTC class, the highest rank as a student.
Garrett P.
Water-Safety Mentor
I am originally from Illinois, but came here for the excellent Engineering program at UTK. I have been in the aquatics world for many years as a lifeguard, swim instructor, competitive swimmer, and pool supervisor. I really enjoyed working with kids during swim lessons as well as summer camps that attended our local pool. I’m excited to utilize my previous experience to help you achieve your goals as a family.
Fun Fact: Fun Fact: My high school swim team was conference champion 15 years straight, and I was on the team for 4 of them!
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!
Mallory T.
Lead 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!
Rebecca K.
Marketing Assistant
I am from Nashville where I got my first job as a lifeguard. I have been hooked ever since! I love the vision of All Knox Swim and wanted to be a part of it. I am currently pursuing my major in Marketing at UTK. I can’t wait to apply my knowledge of marketing and learn more while I am here. If you see those videos and pics on social media, that was me!
Fun Fact: I made a video for a concert with thousands of people in attendance!
Jacqueline C.
Co-Owner
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.
Co-Owner
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)