We are delighted to have such a wonderful team of teachers at KickStart Here's a little bit more information to get to know them better...
Hannah
What made you want to be a teacher? I was a competitive swimmer and I then wanted to stay involved with the sport when I couldn't compete anymore...
Adam
What is your favourite skill to teach? My favourite skill to teach is backstroke arm movement...
Lauren
Have you got a funny swimming story? I once slipped into the pool right after teaching fully clothed, in front of EVERYONE!
Jenny
Where in the world would you like to swim? Any pool I can relax and just swim in without feeling like I’m on lifeguard alert as well...
Amberley
What made you want to be a teacher? At the club where I swam they encouraged me to volunteer and gain my qualifications...
Caitlin
Tell us something interesting about you? I also work at a secondary school as an Learning Support Assistant, where I work with children with additional needs...
Ellie-Ann
What’s your favourite skill to teach? My favourite skill to teach is buoyancy and balance because this is an important safety skill and there are lots of fun games to help teach this skill...
Chloe
Where in the world would you like to swim? My dream place to swim is the Hierve El Agua springs in Oaxaca, Mexico...
Tom
What made you want to be a teacher? It was actually Hayley who encouraged me to do the courses and helped me in the early days when I was more nervous. So basically Hayley is responsible for me being here today!...
Imogen
Have you got a funny swimming story? On my first day of teaching, I fell in the pool with the ipod in my hand, in front of all the children and parents...