Our Instructors

From crying and clinging onto the deck side to competitively swimming to coaching city, high school, private, and masters teams for over 10 years, I have personally observed, experienced, and contributed to the challenges, wins, and most importantly the growth of a swimmer. I am experienced with teaching and coaching all ages from 6 months old to adults. Having been certified with Red Cross Water Safety Instruction, Lifeguarding, and Lifeguard Instructor certifications, I have a strong foundation of not only teaching swimming stroke skills but also water safety. It is my belief that swimming is a life skill that can save lives.

I have been swimming all my life since I was two. I won two events at the short course regional championships this year, and qualified for the futures championship meet where I raced a third of the country. I've been teaching swimming for the better part of a year now and I love the sport and can't wait to share it with everyone!

From a young age I have loved the water. I began taking swim lessons at my local YMCA when I was in elementary school. I moved on to swim in high school as well as college. I have been a swim instructor to many ages and abilities. I taught at the YMCA and helped coach special Olympics during my time in college.

I am now pursuing a career in occupational therapy. I currently work at a facility for adults with disabilities. I love sharing my knowledge of swimming with others because it truly is a passion of mine. I believe swimming is a lifelong sport that develops character and talent, most importantly, water safety.

My earliest swimming experience was at the age of 5. My parents encouraged the practice of jumping in to new skills and expanding from there.  As one of the first children in my family to learn to swim, I provided support to my many cousins learning to take their first kicks in water. And, with a family the size of mine, I always had the opportunity to take care of children. Naturally, I gained love for being around little ones and watching them succeed. By creating a safe and comfortable environment for all learners, I hope to build their confidence and overall skill. 

Born and raised in Orlando, FL I have spent my entire life on the water. I started swimming competitively when I was 13 and found a great passion for the sport.  As a high school All-American I was able to earn a swimming scholarship to the College of William & Mary. Throughout the years I have been fortunate to have been coached by excellent coaches and staff. Previously I coached at Peak Performance Swim Camps  as well as country club swim teams. I cannot wait to share my knowledge and love of swimming with you!

I grew up swimming in the many lakes and pools around Eastern Washington with my family. I learned early on the importance of learning to swim in order to enjoy the water safely. One of my first jobs in high school was lifeguarding and my favorite part of the job was teaching swim lessons, which I did seasonally for 6 years. Currently I am a mental health counselor and fully believe in the connection between the mind and the body for health and learning to swim at an early age is a great way to kickstart whole body wellness.

I swam competitively for past 15 years. I have been to many different countries to train with different coaches around the world and learn as much as I could. I was always interested in expanding my knowledge and be a perfectionist. I started racing in the international stage since 2012 and some of the major international tournaments were Rio Olympics 2016, Fina World Championship, Asian Games, etc. 

Being an Olympian, people wanted me to share my knowledge and passion to their kids so we started organizing summer and winter camps in my country. I loved sharing my knowledge with the little kids. I have always loved teaching people how to swim. 

I was also lucky enough to have attended FINA Coaches clinic (Level 1 & 2).

When I was a little kid I was never afraid of the water. I was always the first one and last one out the water. As the oldest grandchild in my family, I was given the chance to teach while also have fun when they were in the water. Here at Cyan, I love spending time with kids while building a connection and teaching them new skills. It brings me joy and happiness and I would love to share that with them. 

Ever since I joined competitive swim team in elementary school, I’ve spent countless hours in the pool, loving every moment of it. This has led me to believe that swimming is not only a great way to exercise, but an important life skill that everyone should learn. I’m excited to have the opportunity to pass my knowledge onto the many eager young learners to help them love swimming as much as I do! 

I have been swimming for as long as I can remember and swam competitively for six years. I love the water, and I love helping children grow and learn. As a kid, swimming taught me how to think about what I was doing, find joy in movement, and act with confidence. These skills have helped me succeed in and out of the water. I can't wait to share my passions with you and your child! 

I have been around water since the time I was born. My mom began taking me to swim lessons at the age of 3 and I started the city league swim team at age 8. I was a competitive swimmer for 10 years competing at State Championships and Central Speedo Sectionals in 2010-2013. In 2013 I won the Arkansas State Championship in the 50 freestyle with a time of 23.03 and my relay won the gold medal as well. I was a lifeguard for 4 years during high school and after high school, I began coaching The Aquakids Swim Team. I coached for four years all through my college years. I have a huge passion for swimming and teaching kids water safety and can't wait to make a difference through Cyan Swim Academy!

I'm currently a senior at UW Bothell studying Mathematical Thinking & Visualization. I grew up on the swim team, they were like my family. My brothers and I all swam competitively growing up and through high school. I started very young, and I competed in swim meets like Junior Nationals and Junior Olympics. I swam varsity in the beginning of high school, and I stopped swimming competitively because it was time to start building my career. I used to be a swim instructor and lifeguard at my local YMCA, and I loved working with all ages and all levels. I'm very patient and find the job very rewarding!