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​Ahuvah Feldman
(Founder, Senior Instructor
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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,ooo 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.
This summer, Ahuvah will be teaching at the Kemp Mill backyard pool.

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

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Tanya Vasilyeva

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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

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Rachel Widman​​

Rachel'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 Merkin​​

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.
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


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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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Phaedra High​
​​(Senior Instructor)

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 and the Kemp Mill Backyard 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 Karnell

​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.
This summer, Katy will be teaching at Adelphi Pool.

Specialties: 
Children, Teens, Adults, Special Needs​

Positions: 
You Can Learn to Swim Instructor

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Kyndall Neeland

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.
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

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Specialties: 
Children, Teens, Adults, Special Needs​

Positions: 
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Positions: 
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