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About Program Director/Swim Instructor Anitra Fulton

Anitra Carignan Fulton was born April 7th in Columbia, SC. She moved from her hometown of Co, SC to Oak Ridge, NC at the age of 16 with her 3 siblings and parents. After Graduating from
Greensboro Technical College in 2000 with an Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science/Paramedic, she attended two years at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro as a
Biology/Pre-Med student. During her college years, she met and later married Michael(September 2003). Together they have one son (Liam) that turns 4 in February and one daughter
(Charley Grace) that was born this past September "08. The four of them reside in High Point with their two dogs Luke and Toby. Anitra enjoys life as a working mom and has had her son
Liam swimming since he was 4 months old. Anitra's first swimming experiences began for her at 6 months of age, when her parents took her to her first water-babies class. Her mother was
determined that all her children would be strong swimmer's for life, so Anitra continued taking swim lessons until the end of her grade school years. She has spent most her life in and
around water. People find it most surprising that Anitra was a beach life guard in Myrtle Beach, SC in her early 20's. She also went on to achieve certifications in life guarding, CPR, swim
instruction, aquatic therapy/water exercise instructing and USA coaching. She has been teaching year round swim lessons for almost 13 years.
Anitra is the Programs Director and Business Owner of Swim Fanatics, Inc.

Anitra C Fulton
336.287.6109
swimfanatics@triad.rr .com .c
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About Head Coach Sasha Kuznezov

Sasha Kuznezov was born July 11th in Stamford, Connecticut but he grew up in Watkins Glen, New York. While pursuing his Bachelor’s in Science in Physical and Health Education K-12,
Sasha graduated from Ithaca College. As an athlete, he was a four-year letterman with Ithaca College swim team and was recognized as an All-American status swimmer. After finishing his
undergraduate degree, Sasha continued his education at Cortland State University for his Masters Degree in Physical Education. It was during this time Sasha was able to land his first
coaching opportunity as Ithaca High School’s head swim coach. During his two years as a high school coach, he coached two high school swimming All-Americans and a 2-time state
champion. This opportunity helped Sasha channel his passion and dreams of continuing a coaching career. Sasha grew in his reputation as a coach and sought careers as both the
assistant coach for Ithaca College men’s swim team and the Lansing Cats swim coach, a recognized United States swim club in NY for children and adults. Sasha transferred here to
Greensboro, NC to work for Swim Fanatics. As Swim Fanatics Head Coach, Sasha develops and implements all team related programs. Including developmental and competitive swim
team environments. Sasha brings to Swim Fanatics both team environment expertise and a unique approach to stroke development and team building.
In addition to Sasha’s coaching certifications, he is also certified as a lifeguard, lifeguard trainer, CPR Professional Rescuer and is a WSI certified instructor. He hopes to continue teaching
and coaching, while bringing the excitement, joys and lifetime rewards of swimming to those he works with. Swim Fanatics is proud to have Sasha as our Head Coach!

Sasha Kuznezov
336.354.9900
coachsasha@hotmail.com
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About Assistant Coach/Swim Instructor Lauren Harms

Lauren Harms was born September 17th in High Point, NC. Due to her fathers career in the furniture industry, she spent much of her adventurous childhood travelling around the world.
Some of the places Lauren has lived include Kuala Lumpor, Malaysia (3 1/2 years) and Bangkok, Thailand (6 months). She is a graduate from Southwest High School here in Guilford county.
At 20 years old, Lauren is currently pursuing her degree in nutrition science here in Greensboro and has plans to further her education with Physicians Assistant school. She is planning her
higher educations goals for Wake Forest or East Carolina University. Lauren's major passions in life involve working with children. She spends time outside of school volunteering as a
missionary. She is involved in programs that help aid the needs of others by finding peace and tranquility in their lives spiritually & physically. Lauren is very excited to be a part of Swim
Fanatics Swim Club. She feels she has much to offer our program. Lauren grew up always around the water! Her mother was adamant that Lauren would be a great swimmer regardless of
where she was. Her mother had her attending swim lessons beginning at age 3. She continued throughout her adolescents. Lauren has experience working with children of all ages and
feels that her love of the water combined with her passion for helping children become strong individuals is perfect for Swim Fanatics! Lauren will be assisting Sasha with all levels of our
swim team and will have an active role in developing our Freshman level programs. Lauren also teaches early age group swim lessons and works with our summer camp programs as a
camp instructor and activity planner.

Lauren Harms
336.906.2787
leharms@gtcc.mailcruiser.com
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About Assistant Coach/Swim Instructor Will Siegel

Will Siegel was born February 2nd in Boston, Massachusetts. Will's family moved to Long Island, NY when he was three years old for his dad's medical residency. At ten years old they moved
to Batavia, NY for his dad's career; his family resides there still. During High School Will was active in both Hockey and Baseball and worked part-time as a life guard. Will moved to the
Greensboro, NC to attend college at Greensboro College to study Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Sports Psychology. His sophomore year, he spent time life guarding for
the college and began working for Swim Fanatics as a summer Camp counselor in 2008. He coaches year round for our swim team and teaches swim lessons for both Swim Fanatics and
the city of Greensboro during the summers. Will's favorite stroke to teach is the breaststroke because he enjoys breaking the stroke down and watching the kids accomplish the movements of
a such a graceful stroke. Will brings an upbeat personality and lot's of humor and energy to Swim Fanatics!

Will Siegel
585.737.0376
wsiegel@greensborocollege.edu
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About Swim Instructor Shannon Clinton

Shannon Clinton was born April 30th in Columbia, SC. At one year old, Shannon's parents moved to Rural Hall, NC to be closer to her mothers family. Shannon's childhood was spent in
both Walnut Cove and Clemmons, NC and there she attended West Forsyth High School. She enjoyed High School life and was actively involved in dance athletics. Her favorites were hip hop
and jazz. Shannon attended college at both ECU and Wake Tech. She is currently enrolled at Forsyth Tech. in the Associates in Art program and plans to attend Cosmetology School in
Summer 2009. While going to school and teaching swim lessons, Shannon also works full-time as a nanny for a family in Winston Salem. Shannon's late mother was a lifetime swimmer
that taught the joy of swimming to Shannon and her two siblings. Shannon has been swimming ever since and enjoys teaching small children to learn to love the water and overcome their
fears. Shannon comes to Swim Fanatics with a strong sense and understanding of young children and brings a firm but loving approach to our program.

Shannon Clinton
336.971.9410
smc0430@bellsouth.net
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About Assistant Coach/Swim Instructor John Welchman

John Welchman was born May 6th in Stamford, Connecticut. At seven years old, John, his two older sisters and parents moved to Greensboro, NC because of a job transfer. He attended
school at Greensboro Day School and Graduated in 2001 as a Bengal. John participated in a variety of athletics throughout his childhood. Including swimming, soccer, baseball & hockey.
Swimming being his real passion, he swam for local swim teams for 9 years. John's undergrad is in Computer Technology from Brookstone College in Greensboro. His current interest is in
Fire Fighting and he plans to pursue a career full-time in that industry. John comes to Swim Fanatics with a strong personal background in swimming that includes swimming on the varsity
team of GDS for 5 years. John embraces many swim talents and claims Breaststroke to be his favorite choice of swimming. He also teaches swim lessons for Swim Fanatics year round and
has proven to be a strong asset to our program. John loves to teach breaststroke and enjoys helping young age group swimmers develop their strokes.

John Welchman
336.254.0018
jdwelchman@hotmail.com
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