Courtney, also known as Mrs. Brewer to over 900 Monroe Kindergartner graduates, is a Gaucho alum and the wonderful mother of two very accomplished watermen, Ben (26) and Kelly (23). 

She is a longtime member of the Santa Barbara Masters Swim program, an avid ocean swimmer, and a member of the Swim Wild group that convenes weekly at Ledbetter and East Beach. Courtney also enjoys training and the camaraderie of the community at Bond Fitness.

In 2013, Courtney found a mole on her leg that turned out to be melanoma. Luckily, it had not spread, and it was determined that no additional treatment was needed.  Unfortunately, in 2022, the melanoma returned in her lymph nodes, and after several surgeries and treatments, she was believed to be cancer-free. However, in November 2023, the cancer reappeared in her spine and continued to spread at an aggressive rate. She is currently undergoing targeted therapy that has had a miraculous effect, as her last scan showed no tumors. Although she can no longer teach due to the side effects of the medication, she is back to swimming and loves to walk her dog, Lucy, every day.

Throughout this journey, Courtney has been surrounded by her boyfriend, Steve Boelter, and countless friends and family who have been helping her get to appointments and treatments at Cedar Sinai in Los Angeles. Courtney is an incredible member of the Santa Barbara Ocean Community. The Friendship Paddle is extremely honored to support her and give back to one of our own. We love you, Court! We will cross the Santa Barbara Channel in her honor this season.