Katie Rooney

Before moving to Ocracoke full time, I worked two summers on Ocracoke at Ride the Wind Surf shop where I worked retail, kayak/SUP rentals, and taught surf lessons. After graduating from James Madison University with my bachelors degree in Health Science and spending some time outside DC where I grew up, my fiance Carson and I moved back full time. He was born and raised here and we have a wonderful community in our favorite place. I grew up swimming competitively from age 6 through college, teaching swimming lessons as a lifeguard, and coaching our summer swim team for 6 years with one year as the head coach. Swimming, movement, and all things health are my passions. I have been the CTE Health Science teacher at Ocracoke School for the past few years and am transitioning to be the K-12 PE and Health Teacher this year. Learning to swim is a crucial life skill and every member of the board is enthusiastic about all ages and abilities having access to water safety training. I don't hope, I KNOW that one day we will have a pool for all ages to enjoy, and for a school swim team!!