Our Staff – Woodbury

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Melanie Grimes – Hi swimmers! My name is Melanie Grimes, Site Director at the Foss Swim School in Woodbury. My favorite thing about working at FOSS is seeing young swimmers and their families every week! I really enjoy hearing about your week and finding out what you did at school that day J  My office is decorated with the pictures you draw me. I live Farmington; just close enough to the city, but plenty of room for me to run around and do my favorite activities such as kayaking, biking, and walking. I also love to do yoga and am a certified yoga instructor. Like swimming, yoga is a wonderful form of exercise that’s easy on joints and has a low incidence of injury. My favorite sport to watch is baseball, go Twins!!!

Randy Lilquist – I have been with FOSS for 5 years. My favorite classes to teach are Little class.. They always have the best stories! In my free time like to travel and scuba dive, or anything to do with water!  If you can’t find me at Foss Swim School, look for me in the Pacific Ocean!

Stephanie Starkey – Lets see.. where to start? I grew up in Hudson WI. When I was 18 I moved over to MN for school and work. When I am not working I am spending time with my niece and nephew. I also like to go horseback riding, golfing, and travel in my freetime. Since the age of 7 I have had 19 surgeries on my left leg alone. I have and degree as a physical therapist assistant but am not licensed. I am also currently taking online classes to get a degree in business.

Stacy Paquette – Hello! I’m Stacy. I’m from White Bear Lake. I’ve been at FOSS for about a year and a half now and I love it! My favorite part about my job is the connection I make with families. You really get to know a lot about them! I enjoy the simple things in life such as Diet Coke, chapstick and ice cream. Every morning you can find me with an iced coffee in my hand…. it’s the best! In my spare time I love playing soccer and snowboarding. When I’m not being active you can catch me shopping or eating. =) My favorite type of food is Chinese and I eat it whenever I can. I am a huge Wild hockey fan and believe that someday I will be the future Mrs. Brent Burns. See you on the pool deck!