Kirra started at the age of 15 as a deckhand at Charlotte Aquatics and quickly grew into the role of a teaching assistant. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, doing after school activities, and reading! She also likes theater and volleyball!

Lea is a Charlotte native who has swam competitively for over 10 years. Known for her backstroke and competition knowledge she offers a unique perspective. Outside of the water, she and her trivia team are local champions. You can find her at trivia night with her dog Elton or reading a book with her cat Bean in her lap! Lea …

Zarrina is from Kyrgyzstan and moved to Charlotte in 2023. She swam competitively for 10 years and her favorite stroke was Freestyle. Her favorite thing about her job is getting to see her students make progress with their swimming. In her free time she likes to rest and watch funny videos. She hopes to get a dog very soon!

Kira is from New York, where she got a BS in Biology. She learned how to fly a plane and scuba dive when she was a teenager. As a CMS teacher she loves working with children in the classroom and pool.  She was captain, MVP, and highest point scorer on her high school team multiple years in a row. She held …

Grace was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. A passionate swimmer from an early age, she spent 8 years competing with MSA ,where she honed her skills in the pool and learned valuable lessons in discipline and teamwork. Today, as an elementary school teacher, Grace channels her dedication and enthusiasm into helping young students discover their …

Olivia has been with Charlotte Aquatics since 2019. She has 3 younger siblings that all swam at Charlotte Aquatics and also has an older brother. She was a competitive swimmer for many years and loves being able to share her passion with her students. She currently goes to school at UNC Charlotte and is a proud Delta Zeta!

Olivia has been working at Charlotte Aquatics since 2016. She also learned to swim at Charlotte Aquatics, alongside her brother. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. In addition, she enjoys reading and crafting. Olivia is a proud graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in Elementary Education. She is currently teaching 2nd grade …

Kristen, has been at Charlotte Aquatics since 2013 and is a Deck Manager and Instructor. As a former teacher she cultivated many skills which allow her to teach all our little fish to reach their best potential! Kristen loves empowering her students at CA to achieve their goals, and cultivate a love for swimming. In her free time, she loves …

Deborah joined the Charlotte Aquatics team in 2009 as an instructor. She has a degree in business administration from Appalachian State University. After graduating college, Deborah worked as a flight attendant for fourteen years before making the decision to be a stay at home mother to her two wonderful children. Deborah adores teaching and says working with children is a …