Damaris Bio

Damaris has been an American Red Cross Instructor from 1998 - 2007 (Woods Services - Langhorne, PA) and returned again from 2009 to current. Damaris is currently based at the Overbrook School for the Blind's - Kappen Aquatic Center in the position of Aquatic Center Coordinator - located in Philadelphia, PA . Damaris teaches a variety of courses including Certified Water Safety Instructor, Coaches Training - Swimming and her newest Instructor Lifeguarding - LGI, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid - since July 2023. Damaris holds a Master's Degree in Education - Certified in Elementary, Special Education and TVI- Teacher of the Visually Impaired. Damaris is also a certified PA Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator - Category 24 - Swimming Pools and Spas, an National Recreation and Park Association NRPA- AFO/CPO- Aquatic Facility Operator - Certified Pool Operator, a former Board of Directors Member and Secretary for The Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) and currently holds the AOAP AqP Designation. Damaris is the EAAB Eastern Athletic Association For the Bind Swim Tournament Director, effective 2019 and is currently on the Wellness Committee, Farm To Table, Safety Committee (Co-Chairperson), Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee (Co-Chairperson) and the Planning Committee Chairperson for our School Middle States Accreditation.