Kim Emery
AEA, NPO, SSTI, WSI, IAS,
Aquatics Manager
Prior/Current athletic involvement
Competitive Swim Team, Personal Swimming, Water Skiing, Ten Years-Tap, Ballet & Acrobatics, Aquatic Fitness, Aerobics
Education
Weatherford College, Decatur,TX General Studies
Currently pursuing a B.S. in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Minor in Therapeutic Recreation
Professional Affiliations & Certifications
Aquatic Exercise Association – Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional and Member
Infant Aquatic Survival – Certified Infant Aquatic Swimming Specialist and Member
American Swim Coaches Association Level 1,2 Coach ( Level 3 completed) and Member
USA Swim Coach Level 2
ASCA Certified Stroke Technician
Starfish Aquatics Instructor Trainer
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid
NSPF Certified Pool Operator
National Aquatic Manager Level 1- National Parks & Recreation Society and Member
Association of Aquatic Professionals member
National Drowning Prevention Alliance member
American Learn To Swim Teachers Association member
Years of Experience
35+ years swimming instruction infants through adult, 10 years coaching experience, 15 years aquatic exercise instructor
Special Interests
I enjoy swimming, basketball, football, college sports, water fun and water skiing, reading, theater and broadway and spending time with my family and relaxing at my favorite place in the world, Lovewell Lake, KS.
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Husband – Bob
Two sons, one daughter, two little granddaughters and one little grandson
Ruth Ann Harrison, B.S.
Personal Trainer, AEA, AFAA, WSI, SCW
Aquatic Exercise Instructor, Aquatic Fitness Assessment Coordinator & Personal Trainer
Prior/Current athletic involvement
High School – Softball, basketball, track and drill team
Community – volleyball, basketball, and softball
Competed in 5K’s and a mini-triathlon
Education
B.S. Family Financial Planning –BrighamYoung University
Professional Affiliations & Certifications
Aquatic Exercise Association – Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional and Member
Starfish Aquatics Instructor
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid
AFAA Group Exercise Instructor Certification
SCW Moms in Motion Certification
SCW Certified Personal Trainer
SCW Yoga Certification
SCW Pilates Certification
American Red Cross Lifesaving
Boy Scouts Certified for swimming and lifesaving merit badges
Vice President of ABWN ( Area Business Women’s Network)
Years of Experience
RuthAnn has over 25 years experience in the fitness industry, 11 of them at Fit n Wise. Her areas of specialty are: aquatic fitness, swim instruction, nutrition, yoga, and working with expectant Moms and seniors. Her specialty in personal training is working with those who want to work out in an aquatic environment or are looking for cross-training in their exercise routine. Ruth Ann enjoys working with individuals and groups to help them create healthier lives and achieve their goals.”
Special Interests
Enjoys outside – hiking, camping water sports, etc. I love music, playing piano, singing in choir and musicals. I love to read!!!
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Husband – Joey Harrison
Five children and two grandchildren
Linda Williams
AEA
Aquatics Fitness Instructor
linda.williams@wiseregional.com
Prior/Current athletic involvement
High School – Tennis, Swim Team, Dive Team, Basketball. Baseball and volleyball
College – Tennis
Professional Affiliations & Certifications
Aquatic Exercise Association – Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional and Member
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid
Years of Experience
14 years aquatic exercise instructor
Special Interests
When I have a moment, I like to work in the garden, spend time with my family. I lve to go to Winstar and Starbucks.
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Husband – Harve
Six Kids and 14 grandchildren (whew)
Lorna Pittman
AEA, CPT, AFAA
Aquatics & Land Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer
Prior/Current athletic involvement
High School – Track and field
Education
Currently attending Weatherford College
Professional Affiliations & Certifications
Aquatic Exercise Association – Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional and Member
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid
AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer
AFAA Group Exercise Instructor
AFAA Pilates
Schwinn Indoor Cycling
Zumba Instructor
Special Interests
Spending time with my wonderful son James and daughter Jessie, Bike riding, working on cars, kneeboarding, snorkeling, dancing and snowboarding.
Personal
What is the best exercise you can do? The one you enjoy!!
Darice Montgomery, B.A., M.A., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, AEA,
Aquatic Exercise Instructor
Education
Dallas Baptist University, Masters of Arts, Counseling
Professional Affiliations & Certifications
Aquatic Exercise Association – Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional and Member
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid
Years of Experience
She has been an instructor for 9 years and been teaching at Fit –n-Wise for the past 4 years. She has extensive experience working with people of various ages, skills and fitness levels. She incorporates her excellent people skills, love of people, and enthusiasm for water exercise into all her classes.
Jan Payne Pierce, B.S
Aka Mama Fishy
Swimming Instructor
Prior/Current athletic involvement
Jan Payne Pierce, is a certified physical education and dance teacher as well as a curriculum writer for Texas History
Education
B.S. in Education -Texas Tech
Certification in Dance -Sam Houston State University
Certification in History –Sam Houston State University
Professional Affiliations & Certifications
Starfish Swimming Instructor
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid
Years of Experience
Also known as “Mama Fishy,” she has been a professional swim teacher for over 4 decades. She first began teaching as a lifeguard, taught in neighborhood swim pools, ran her own backyard pool business inHouston, has directed the Bridgeport City Pool swim program since 2004 and has worked at FnW for the past five years.
Special Interests
Swimming, dancing, gardening and traveling.
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I am a member of the First Baptist Church, Paradise,TX, and enjoy mission projects helping others in third world countries.
Nancy Wendell, B.S.
State of Texas Teachers Certification, ASCA Level 2, USA Swimming Certified Coach
Quest Aquatics Head Coach
nancy.wendell@wiseregional.com
Prior/Current athletic involvement
Masters – National Champion 2007, 2 time Masters All American, 2006 Masters World Championships participant, 18 time USMS National Championships medalist
College- 4 year TCU Swimmer, 2 time NCAA division 1 qualifier, 3 school records at TCU, 11 time South West Conference finalist
High School- 2 time State 5A finalist, Numerous District and Regional Championships, Numerous TAGS Finalist, one time TAGS champion 50 Free
Education
TexasChristianUniversity, BS, Kinesiological Studies
Professional Affiliations & Certifications
American Swim Coaches Association Level 1, 2 Coach (Level 3 completed)
ASCA Certified Stroke Technician
USA Swimming Coach
USA Diving Coach
Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer
Starfish Aquatics Instructor
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid
State of Texas Certified Teacher
Years of Experience/Accomplishments
12 years of high school, age group, senior and master coaching experience, 6 years personal training experience.
Have taken 2 swimmers to Texas Age Group State Champs, one placing in top 8
Special Interests
I enjoy swimming and passing the love of swimming on to others. I enjoy fitness and the effect that fitness has on people.
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Husband – Rob
Three kids
Brandy Wallen
ASCA, WSI
Swimming Instructor
Prior/Current athletic involvement
High School – volleyball, basketball, swim team, dive team and track
Professional Affiliations & Certifications
American Swim Coaches Association Level 1
Starfish Aquatics Instructor
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid/AED
Years of Experience
I have been with Fit N Wise Aquatics since 2008. I specialize in Starfish Stroke School classes.
Special Interests
I lived in Taft,California most of my life. I love sports and played all four years of volleyball, basketball, swimming, one year on the diving team and one year of track. I started swimming at age four. My love of swimming has carried over to both of my children. They are both on the USA Quest Aquatics USA Swim Team and they love it.
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I have been married since 1996 and have two beautiful children.