MEET COACH RALSTON
Katie Ralston of Cornelia joined the Tallulah Falls School staff as natatorium director earlier this year.
With close to two decades of experience leading aquatics and recreation programs in Habersham, Hall and Gwinnett counties, Ralston was wellpositioned to take on this role. She most recently served as the recreation program supervisor for the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Department, Ralston is using her strong administrative skills and programming experience to run the TFS natatorium. She has certifications in instruction for water safety, lifeguard training, first aid and CPR/ AED, facility operation and customer service. She also served on the Habersham County Ethics Board and chaired the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Safety Committee. She was recognized professionally for program innovation and facility maintenance as well. Ralston is coordinating all TFS natatorium functions, creating programming and ensuring coordination of all aquatic usage.
NEED A HOLIDAY GIFT FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL? The Tallulah Falls School Walk of Honor featuring commemorative bricks at the natatorium entrance is drawing attention. The personalized pavers make great gifts! A customized message includes up to three lines with a maximum 16 characters per line. To order your 4” x 8” brick, go to tallulahfalls.org/ buyabrick or contact Sonya Smith at sonya.smith@tallulahfalls.org.
With a comprehensive background in pool operations, Ralston has hired and trained aquatic staff to ensure the highest level of professionalism for water safety and client service, said Athletic Director Scott Neal. “Katie
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depth and range of aquatic experience, an acute dedication to safety and service, and a distinct desire to provide quality aquatic programs to our students, staff and community,” Neal said. “We appreciate her creative, consistent and caring leadership.” “We are delighted to welcome Katie to the TFS staff,” said President and Head of School Larry A. Peevy. “With her background in aquatic facility management and program development, she is making an immediate impact in the TFS community.” Excited to be a part of the Tallulah Falls Family, Ralston said she has been waiting for the opportunity to bring her love and knowledge of the sport of swimming back to Habersham County. “The brand-new, state-of-theart natatorium at the school is beautiful,” Ralston said. “I am so enjoying creating new and dynamic programs to enhance the student experience at TFS as well as the greater community.”
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