Meet Ms. Max

Swimming has been a passion of mine for my entire life. I have always been around the pool, as a competitive swimmer, a coach, a lifeguard, an instructor, and a spectator to my daughter's team. My goal is for other families to share in the joy of being in the water together, feeling as comfortable, confident and safe as my family does!

Not only do I love swimming but I am passionate about children and their learning behaviors. I believe watching a child grow and progress is one of the most rewarding things in life. This passion stems not only from my personal experience as a parent, but also from my educational background in Child Development. I'm excited to connect with the families of my community. I am passionate about ISR's mission that "Not One More Child Drowns," and I can't wait to be the change that could save a child's life.

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FAQs
Why don’t parents participate in the water during the lessons?
We do not want the baby to initially associate the water with the love, attention, and affection of the parent while in the water. Also, it takes incredible concentration and objectivity to teach the baby how to respond to an aquatic emergency and our experience shows that parents often find it too difficult to be objective to be effective teachers with their own children in the water. We gladly invite parents to join us in the pool once their child has independent skills to practice at home.
I hear you say your priority is survival skills. Will my child learn to actually swim?
Yes. At ISR, we believe that part of survival for a child who can walk is swimming. Children learn the swim-float-swim sequence so that they could get themselves to safety. The difference in our program is that they will learn swimming AND survival skills and how to be an aquatic problem solver.
Why does it take an average of 6 weeks for my child to learn this?
The 6-week average is an estimate that is based on the average time in which it takes most children to learn these survival skills. Every child is unique and ISR’s Self- Rescue program is specifically designed based on your child’s individual strengths and needs. It is important to realize that this is an average which means that some children will actually finish more quickly while others will need more practice. ISR is dedicated to safety and, therefore, we want to provide your child with the time and best opportunity to become proficient in his/her survival skills. We will always honor your child’s needs.
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.

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