Meet Our Instructors
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Ahuvah Feldman
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Ben 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 both of our backyard pools, starting in Kemp Mill, then transitioning to our new, You Can Learn to Swim pool.
Specialties:
Toddlers, Children, Beginners, Adults Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor Red Cross Lifeguard |
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Batya CohenAs a Montessori teacher, Batya plans her lessons according to each student's needs, while leaving them space for independent growth. Her fun, engaging personality captures the attention of distractible swimmers, and makes even the most nervous beginner smile.
This summer, Batya will be teaching at the Kemp Mill backyard pool.
Specialties:
Children, Beginners, Special Needs Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor Red Cross Lifeguard |
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Aviva FeldmanAviva loves to share her swimming skills and enthusiasm with intermediate level swimmers and beginner adults. She is eager to help motivated students build confidence and improve their strokes.
This summer, Aviva will be teaching at the Kemp Mill backyard pool.
Specialties:
Intermediate Level Children, Beginner and Intermediate Level Adults Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor Red Cross Lifeguard |
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Dov (Chanoch) UdellAn Eagle Scout and Red Cross lifeguard, Dov gives very clear instructions to help student’s understand not only the targeted skills, but also the concepts behind them.
This summer, Dov will be teaching at the Kemp Mill backyard pool.
Specialties:
Children, Adults, Special Needs, Beginners, Intermediate Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor Red Cross Lifegaurd |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Hannah Simco
Hannah's years of experience working with children in classroom and daycare environments transfers smoothly to the pool setting.
This summer, Hannah will be teaching at West Hillandale Swim Club.
Specialties:
Toddlers, Children, Beginners Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor |
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Solange Toura-Gaba
Solange has a very calm and gentle approach, ideal for students who need water acclimation and a soft-touch to overcome their anxiety. She explains the targeted skills, and then guides her students as they build confidence.
This summer, Solange will be teaching at West Hillandale Swim Club.
Specialties:
Toddlers, Children, Beginners Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor |
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Paula UngarPaula’s soft spoken manner is perfect for beginners of all ages and abilities. Children and adults, including those with special needs, always look forward to their lessons with Paula.
This summer, Paula will be teaching at Adelphi Pool.
Specialties:
Children, Adults, Beginners, Special Needs Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor Red Cross Lifeguard |
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Phaedra High
Phaedra has been teaching children and adults, with and without special needs, to swim for over 25 years. Whether she is teaching swim lessons, lifeguarding, or training lifeguards, Phaedra can always be found somewhere around a swimming pool.
This summer, Phaedra will be teaching at Adelphi Pool.
Specialties:
Toddlers, Children, Adults, Beginners, Intermediate, Special Needs Positions:
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Red Cross Lifeguard |
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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 Red Cross Lifeguard |
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Maryanne MorganMaryanne is a lifelong swimmer and former Masters swim team member, who now specializes in teaching toddlers and young children, as well as beginner level adults. A former nurse, Maryanne is both caring and professional. She is excited to help any new swimmer become more confident in the water.
This summer, Maryanne will be teaching at West Hillandale Swim Club.
Specialties:
Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults Positions:
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor YMCA Swim Instructor MCRD Swim Instructor |
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