Meet the Squad

Experience
5+ years teaching swim lessons
Experience training and mentoring new swim instructors

Teaching Style
Calm, gentle, and deeply reassuring. Focuses on water comfort, strong foundations, and steady skill progression. Her lessons emphasize confidence, proper technique, and long-term stroke development.

Best Fit For

• Toddlers through adults

• Swimmers preparing for or refining swim team strokes

• Children who benefit from a steady, patient instructor

• Swimmers building long-term water confidence

Experience
2+ years working with children

Teaching Style
Playful, creative, and fun-loving, with a soft-spoken and patient presence. Blends silliness with calm reassurance, helping swimmers feel both engaged and safe.

Best Fit For

• Swimmers ages 3+

• Older children who thrive with playful structure

• Quiet or shy swimmers

• Kids who respond well to humor and creativity

Experience
10 years teaching survival swim lessons
Originally specialized in Infant Survival Swim

Teaching Style
Structured, confident, and encouraging. Blends firm safety standards with warmth and fun, helping even very young swimmers develop life-saving skills with consistency.

Best Fit For

• Babies and toddlers (6 months–3 years)

• Families prioritizing water safety and survival skills

• Swimmers on the autism spectrum

• Young children who benefit from clear structure and repetition

Experience
10+ years teaching swim lessons
5+ years training instructors across multiple swim schools
2+ years of competitive swimming experience

Teaching Style
Gentle, child-led, and comfort-building — with just the right amount of playfulness. Sam focuses on emotional safety first, creating a secure environment for swimmers to build trust and skill at their own pace.

Best Fit For

• Babies and brand-new swimmers

• Anxious or fearful swimmers

• Swimmers on the autism spectrum

• Children who need extra patience and individualized support
  
  

Certifications
Certified through the Swim Angelfish Program — specially trained to support children with additional learning needs and those on the autism spectrum.