SWIM INSTRUCTORS

FVSA’s Dedicated and Experienced Swim Instructors

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Ms. Kris

Owner, Trained by a Master ISR Instructor (Certified by Infant Aquatics) Beware of IA

Ms. Kris has experienced a drowning firsthand when her niece Jill, age 2.5, was found at the bottom of the deep end in a backyard swimming pool. Because of Jill, she is dedicated to the mission of teaching your children the survival float for non-walkers (babies) and the swim-float-swim sequence to your walker.

Ms. Kris will not let your child leave the program until she is completely satisfied that they will be able to handle themselves in an aquatic emergency. Once your child has completed the program, Ms. Kris highly recommends that you enroll them in one of our graduate programs and or/weekly maintenance lessons to keep their skills up.

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Mr. Alrik

Hello! My name is Alrik Tom, and I have been teaching drowning prevention and aquatic survival skills to infants, young children, and adults for over 12 years. I have undergone extensive training and research about swimming and water safety my entire life - even experiencing these same lessons myself as a toddler!

I teach these skills directly into the muscular system as a sensorimotor skill via operant conditioning. I have helped thousands of students equip themselves with the necessary skills needed to save themselves if they were to ever accidentally enter the water. This is accomplished by either an age-dependent float or a swim-float-swim series.

With precise behavioral observation, I tailor each lesson to you or your child's specific and individual needs to ensure a powerful and progressive lesson. I am committed to your child's success, safety, and fun. I love seeing my students blossom into confident, powerful, and safe swimmers, as well as giving them the valuable tool of swimming that they will carry with them for a lifetime of fulfillment and fun around the water.

I am always open to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding swimming, so please feel free to ask anything at any time! I am the best in the business, and I look forward to assisting you in your journey of swimming, water safety, and life.

Thank you!

 

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Ms. Ashley

Trained by Kris (Certified Through FV Swim Academy)

Hi my name is Ashley and I am a mom of two beautiful girls. Teaching kids how to swim has become a true passion of mine. It brings me so much joy to see kids learn how to survive all on their own in the pool learning the swim float swim method. There is no better reward than seeing kids conquer their fears in the water. I am so happy to be here and be a part of something so inspiring and watch lives being saved every single day. We all love what we do and it is truly amazing to watch and be a part of.

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Mr. Riccardo

Trained by Kris (Certified Through FV Swim Academy)

Hi my name is Riccardo. I am 21 years old and I’m currently an undergraduate student. I have always loved being in the water since I was a little kid. When I still lived in Italy I used to compete for my swim team, my primary events would be 100 and 200 butterfly. I believe that swim should be taught to every child because of the importance of being able to survive in the water and the great effect it has on a person’s health.

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Ms. Verily

Trained by Kris (Certified Through FV Swim Academy)

Hi, I’m Verily, and I’ve loved being in the water for as long as I can remember. As the oldest of five girls, I grew up watching my younger sisters learn to swim, and from a young age, I knew I wanted to teach others. I spent a few years competing in swimming, with backstroke as my strongest stroke, and those experiences gave me a solid foundation in technique, discipline, and a love for the sport.

What I enjoy most about being a swim instructor is seeing the moment it all clicks for a child—the look of pride and excitement when they start swimming on their own is the best feeling. My goal is to help every swimmer, whether they’re just starting out or working on more advanced skills, feel confident and safe in the water. I believe learning to swim should be fun and empowering, and I’m committed to creating a positive, encouraging environment where swimmers can grow at their own pace.

I can’t wait to help you or your child discover the joy of swimming and build skills that will last a lifetime!

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Ms. Makenna

Trained by Kris (Certified Through FV Swim Academy)

Hi! I’m Makenna, a lifelong local who practically grew up in the water. I spent six amazing years on local swim teams and competed in the Junior Olympics for Freestyle and Butterfly. I absolutely love helping kids fall in love with swimming, just like I did.

Becoming a swim coach has always been a dream of mine, and I feel so lucky to share my love of swimming with the kids. I believe every child learns at their own pace, so I work closely with parents to create a personalized, fun, and encouraging environment. Whether your little one is just dipping their toes in, or perfecting their strokes, I’m here to help them grow confident and strong in the water. Let’s make some swimming magic happen!

 

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Ms. Rachel

Trained by Kris (Certified Through FV Swim Academy)

Hi my name is Rachel. I am a full time wife, and a mother of a son, 2 daughters, and a boxer dog. I am a part time student on the path of becoming a registered nurse. I am also a part time competitive swim coach for Star Aquatics.

I am CPR/first aid pediatric and adult certified, Water Safety Instructor certified, USA swimming background check and Athlete Training Protection certified.

When I became a mom, one of my biggest fears was my kids drowning. They all did swim lessons from a very young age. I enrolled them on a swim team 7 years ago and one of my daughter still swims competitively.

Doing swim lessons is definitely a passion for me as it’s something I have always taken very seriously. The French Valley Swim Academy has taught me so much about water safety for the non swimmers. Learning the swim-float-swim sequence is life saving and essential to build up to beginning level swim stroke work. Seeing the work Mrs Kris does is inspiring. I am truly blessed to be a part of her life saving mission.

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Ms. Shay

Trained by Kris (Certified Through FV Swim Academy)

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I'm Shalon the kids here call me Shay. I am super excited to meet you and start our swim journey together. I believe everyone of all ages should have access to this life skill we teach here at French Valley Swim Academy. I am in love with our amazing team here and I promise you will too. We all work hard together to teach your family and are all passionate about water safety!