Your ISR Instructor in Central New Jersey

I have been and ISR instructor for over 10 years. As a child, I was always around a body of water, so naturally my mother signed me up for a swim team. My swimming career began at the age of four and continued through college. I attended the University of Florida where I was an NCAA qualifier and a 2004 Olympic Trail qualifier. While at Florida, I received a Master's Degree in Special Education. I am also certified in CPR and First Aid.

I was first introduced to ISR when my niece went through the program, and I was amazed at how she preformed her ISR Self-RescueTM skills at the end of six weeks. I became inspired to teach other children this life saving skill. Since many people have a pool in their backyard or frequent a local pool, I believe that the skills a child learns from this program will give parents peace of mind.

Swim Instructor Image
FAQs
Why do you have the children swim in clothes?
Because 86% of children who fall in the water do so fully clothed, we want our students to have experience with such a situation. If a child has experienced the sensations of being in the water in clothing prior to an emergency situation, he/she is less likely to experience panic and be able to focus on the task at hand. If you have ever jumped in the water with clothes on, then you know that there is a significant difference in weight and feel with clothes as opposed to a bathing suit.
Can’t babies swim naturally?
Unfortunately, babies cannot naturally swim. If this were the case, there wouldn’t be so many drownings every year. According to the Center for Disease Control and Accident Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1-4 in the United States.
Do you have children that just can’t learn the skills?
No. Every child can learn. It is my job to find the best way to communicate the information so that it makes sense to the child. I set your child up to be successful every time you bring them to me. I start where they are and through consistent lessons, we see progress.
Will my child fear the water because of lessons?
There is an important difference between being fearful and being apprehensive because you are not yet skilled in a new environment. ISR is not like traditional swim lessons; it is a drowning prevention program that teaches survival swimming. Sometimes as a parent, you make choices for your child’s safety, like sitting in a car seat, because you know they are important. The same can be said for ISR. Fun can be defined as when skill meets challenge. Once competent in their skills, many children cannot be dragged away from the pool. They are having entirely too much FUN.

Ready to Get Started?

Check out our programs and get started today!

Learn More