February 2010
Melon Dash

Age: 19
Location: Roscoe, IL
Learn to Swim Program Name:McGuire Aquatics Club
How Long Have You Been a Swim Instructor? 5 years
Why did you become a Swim Instructor? “I have a passion for swimming as well as a love for working with children so I knew that teaching swim lessons would be a great way to contribute to the community.”
What is your Favorite Thing About Being a Swim Instructor? “When I get to see the excitement on the childrens' faces when they finally are able to grasp a new technique whether it be finally going under water or figuring out how to do a flip turn.”

March 2009
Melon Dash

Age: 53
Location: Sarasota, FL
Learn to Swim Program Name: Miracle Swimming Institute
How Long Have You Been a Swim Instructor? 39 years
Why did you become a Swim Instructor? “Because I had something new to say and I knew it would make a difference.”
What is your Favorite Thing About Being a Swim Instructor? “Huge smiles, disbelief, amazement, & new self-images”

February 2009
Laura Cefalo

Age: 26
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Learn to Swim Program Name: FLA Swim School
How Long Have You Been a Swim Instructor? 5 years
Why did you become a Swim Instructor? I chose this profession because I grew up swimming my whole life and wanted to give back to the sport. I love working with children and find the satisfaction of teaching children a life saving skill very rewarding.
What is your Favorite Thing About Being a Swim Instructor? My favorite thing about being a swim teacher is the moments when the children start to grasp the concepts that you are trying to teach and they look at you with their eyes knowing they just accomplished the task.

June 2008
Ruthie Zarren

Age: 41
Location: St Louis, MO
Learn to Swim Program Name: Little Fishes Swim School
How Long Have You Been a Swim Instructor? Long Time
Why did you become a Swim Instructor? I opened Little Fishes because I love working with kids, I love the water, and there are no programs like it in St Louis.
What is your Favorite Thing About Being a Swim Instructor? Watching the kids gain confidence in the water.