Meet Our Instructors

Ahuvah has been teaching children and adults, with and without special needs, how to swim since 1980. She has been a part of the learning process for over 1,000 new swimmers. Ahuvah especially enjoys teaching those who face extra challenges to learning, and firmly believes that anyone who is motivated to do so can learn to swim.

Specialties

Children, Teens, Adults, Stroke Improvement, Special Needs, Swim Instructor Training, Lifeguard Instruction, CPR/AED/First Aid Instruction

Positions

• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT)
• YMCA Swim Instructor Trainer
• Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
• Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
• Red Cross Lifeguard
• Gudelsky Exceptional Swim Program, Volunteer

Phaedra has been teaching children and adults, with and without special needs, to swim for over 25 years. Whether she is teaching swim lessons, aqua aerobics, or parent-toddler sessions, Phaedra can always be found somewhere around a swimming pool.

Specialties

Toddlers, Children, Adults, Beginners, Intermediate, Special Needs

Positions

• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
• Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
• Red Cross Lifeguard

Cherry has had the pleasure of teaching people of all ages and levels since 1996. One of her particular talents is the ability to support children with anxiety, helping them relax and feel confident in the water. She is also highly skilled at teaching adults, with or without anxiety.

Specialties

Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Parent-Toddler, Water Aerobics

Positions

• YMCA Swim Instructor
• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
• YMCA Water Aerobics Instructor

Tanya is a natural athlete with a super-positive approach. She brings her teaching experience from her preschool classroom to the aquatic setting to foster success for beginner swimmers of all ages. Her bubbly personality and enthusiasm make swim lessons enjoyable for all.

Specialties

Toddlers, Children, Beginners, Adults

Positions

• You Can Learn to Swim Instructor
• Red Cross Lifeguard

Kyndall has been teaching, lifeguarding, and coaching swim teams since 2017. She is passionate about helping swimmers of all ages and abilities reach their personal goals. Whether you or your child is a beginner or looking for stroke improvement, you will appreciate Kyndall's expertise.

Specialties

Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Swim Team Coaching, Special Needs

Positions

• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
• Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
• Red Cross Lifeguard

Viti's experience as a Montessori teacher ensures her students receive clear and well-planned instruction that fosters growth in both swim skills and independence in the water.

Specialties

Toddlers, Children, Beginners

Positions

• You Can Learn to Swim Instructor
• Red Cross Lifeguard

Whether her students require a gentle approach or more of a push to help overcome fears and become more independent in the water, Katy knows exactly how to adjust her lessons accordingly. Katy teaches preschoolers through adults, including students with special needs.

Specialties

Children, Teens, Adults, Special Needs

Positions

• You Can Learn to Swim Instructor