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Swim School is designed to provide quality swim instruction to all levels of swimmers for all ages. All courses are American Red Cross certified.

CO-DIRECTORS

Rhonda Sanderson

Rhonda Sanderson

  • 13 years as UNCP Swim School Instructor
  • American Red Cross Instructor Trainer in Lifeguarding, Water Safety, CPR and First Aid
  • Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education- UNC Pembroke
  • Masters of Arts in Exercise Science-UNC Pembroke
  • Adjunct Professor UNCP
  • Health/PE Dance Teacher Hoke County Schools
   
PJ Smith

P.J. Smith

  • 33 years as UNCP Swim School Instructor
  • Over 50 years of experience in Aquatics
  • American Red Cross Instructor Trainer in Lifeguarding, Water Safety, CPR and First Aid
  • BS Econmics NC STATE University
  • MAT UNC Chapel Hill
  • Adjunct Professor UNCP and former Wrestling Coach

 

SWIM SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS

David Blank

David Blank

  • 6th year as UNCP  Swim School Instructor
  • Lifeguarding, Water Safety, CPR, and First Aid  Instructor
  • UNCP certified Swimming Instructor
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Education –University of Arizona
  • Masters of Arts in Physical Education-UNC Pembroke
  • Master in School Administration-UNC Pembroke
  • Adjunct Professor UNCP
  • Health/PE Teacher Robeson County Schools
   
Jeanna Davisson

Jenna Davisson

  • 3rd year as UNCP Swim School Instructor
  • Lifeguarding, Water Safety, CPR, and First Aid Instructor
  • UNCP certified Swim Instructor
  • Bachelors of Science in Accounting and Bachelors of Business Administration at Texas Lutheran
  • Masters in Sports Administration UNC Pembroke
   
Nicky Barnes

Nicky Barnes

  • 4th year Swim School Instructor
  • Certified Pool Operator
  •  American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, Water Safety Instructor
  • UNCP certified Swim  Instructor
  • Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education
   
Harleigh Brewington

Harleigh Brewington

  • 3rd year instructor
  • American Red Cross certified Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
  • UNCP certified Swim Instructor
   
Joey Buonoconti

Joey Buonoconti

  • 5th year as UNCP Swim School Instructor
  • American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor
  • UNCP certified Swim Instructor
  • Bachelor of Arts – Criminal Justice
   
Joey Farnswoth

Joey Farnsworth

  • 2nd year Swim School Instructor
  • UNCP Certified Swim Instructor
  • American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor CPR, First Aid
  • Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education  K-12
  • Graduate Student -Master of Arts in Physical Education
  • Head Wrestling Coach Purnell Swett High School
   
Elke Groothuis

Elke Groothuis

  • 1st year Swim School Instructor
  • American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard
  •  UNCP certified Swim Instructor
  • Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and Broadcasting
  • UNCP Women’s Soccer Player
   
Curtis Holland

Curtis Holland

  • 2nd year Swim School Instructor
  • American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
  • UNCP certified Swimming Instructor
  • Graduate  Student-Master of Arts in Teaching Physical Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sports Science: Exercise Physiology
   
Rashad Saunders

Rashad Saunders

  • 3rd year Swim Instructor
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certified
  • UNCP certified Swim Instructor
  • UNCP Assistant Wrestling Coach
   
Dakota Scott

Dakota Scott

  • 2nd year Swim School Instructor
  • American Red Cross certified Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid & Water Safety Instructor
  • UNCP Certified Swim Instructor
  • Junior Purnell Swett High School
  • Member of Purnell Swett Wrestling Team
   
Jory Swett

Jory Swett

  • 4th year Swim School Instructor
  • American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor,
  • UNCP Certified Swim Instructor
  • Bachelor of Science in Secondary Math Education
   
 

Brittany Mason

  • 1st year as UNCP  swim instructor
  • American Red Cross certified Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR
  • UNCP certified Swim Instructor

 

Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013

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