How long have you been at the National Aquarium? Three years.
When did you know you wanted to work with animals/marine mammals?
It's all I ever wanted to do.
What’s the hardest part of your job? Giving lunchtime lectures.
What do you love most about your job? Caring for the animals.
Which dolphin do you feel you have a special bond with? Beau, Jade, and Maya.
What is your most memorable experience? Swimming with them for the first time.
What is the funniest thing that’s happened on the job? Falling into the pool.
What is your favorite part of training the dolphins?
When they understand what you are training them.
If you weren’t working with dolphins, what would you be doing?
Working with other animals.
Did you or do you take any special courses in school that help you with your job?
I took biology, but we mostly use psychology.
What other project are you in charge of, when you’re not working with the dolphins?
Fish inventory and ordering; MARP.
