Meet Our Instructors
Ahuvah Feldman
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Tanya Vasilyeva
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.
This summer, Tanya will be teaching at the Kemp Mill backyard pool.
Specialties:
Toddlers, Children, Beginners, Adults Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor Red Cross Lifeguard |
Rachel WidmanRachel's positivity and can-do attitude is contagious. As a Coast Guard officer, she knows exactly how to encourage children and adults to build new skills and reach for their goals. Her joyous laugh puts even the most nervous swimmer at ease.
This summer, Rachel will be teaching at the Kemp Mill backyard pool.
Specialties:
Toddlers, Children, Adults, Beginners Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor Red Cross Lifeguard |
Viti MerkinViti'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.
This summer, Viti will be teaching at the Kemp Mill backyard pool.
Specialties:
Toddlers, Children, Beginners Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor Red Cross Lifeguard |
Cherry Hunsaker-Clark
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 to relax and feel confident in the water. She is also highly skilled at teaching adults, with or without anxiety.
This summer, Cherry will be teaching at West Hillandale Swim Club.
Specialties:
Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Parent-Toddler, Water Aerobics Positions:
YMCA Swim Instructor Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) YMCA Water Aerobics Instructor |
Phaedra High
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Katy KarnellWhether 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.
This summer, Katy will be teaching at Adelphi Pool.
Specialties:
Children, Teens, Adults, Special Needs Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor |
Kyndall NeelandKyndall 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.
This summer, Kyndall will be teaching at West Hillandale Swim Club.
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 |