Jamey Jaramillo – Instructor
Having two children of her own, she understands the importance of learning to swim for a child’s enjoyment and a parent’s peace of mind. Through her experience over the last 20+ years, she has taught infants, special needs children, and children/adults with extreme fear of water. Through her fun loving nature, she significantly reduces anxiety and passes on her love for the pool to everyone. She has 13 years experience as a classroom teacher and 10+ years as a school administrator. Due to her school principal job, she teaches in a very limited capacity.
Donovan Jaramillo – Instructor
Donovan Jaramillo has grown up with KicknSwim. He is skilled in settling resistant swimmers through patience and play. He also brings his experience from high school swim team to support swimmers in the transition from backyard fun to competitive potential. Donovan’s spirited nature brings enjoyment to swim lessons resulting in confident and safe swimmers.
Taylor Splettstoesser – Instructor
Taylor is returning for her fourth season with KicknSwim. Taylor was one of the first KicknSwimmers so she learned to swim from Jamey and she learned to teach swim from Jamey as well. In the pool she has a kind loving nature that is encouraging to all swimmers.
Reagan Waggoner – Instructor
Reagan is returning to KicknSwim for her third season. As the oldest of five kids she has a good balance of being patient and firm. Reagan has babysat for local Tierrasanta families for five years and enjoys working with kids. She is excited to be a part of the KicknSwim team as she hopes to share her love for swimming with others while teaching them the importance of swim safety.
Marco Jaramillo – Instructor
Marco is in his third year with KicknSwim. He has a strong knowledge of the competitive strokes and enjoys integrating safety and fun. His hobbies include competitive soccer and fashion design.