{"id":14086,"date":"2025-01-08T18:55:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T18:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/?page_id=14086"},"modified":"2026-09-11T07:50:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T07:50:21","slug":"meet-our-instructors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/meet-our-instructors\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our Instructors"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id14086_859d1c-09{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id14086_859d1c-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id14086_859d1c-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id14086_859d1c-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1350px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id14086_859d1c-09 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id14086_859d1c-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id14086_859d1c-09 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id14086_859d1c-09 alignfull has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column14086_1082a2-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14086_1082a2-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14086_1082a2-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14086_1082a2-1f{position:relative;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14086_1082a2-1f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14086_a13274-18, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14086_a13274-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14086_a13274-18\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14086_a13274-18 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14086_a13274-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14086_a13274-18\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading14086_a13274-18 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14086_a13274-18\">Meet Our Instructors<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14086_b9fc70-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14086_b9fc70-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14086_b9fc70-90\"]{text-align:center;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14086_b9fc70-90 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading14086_b9fc70-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14086_b9fc70-90\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading14086_b9fc70-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading14086_b9fc70-90\">Meet the heart of Swim &amp; Play\u2014our amazing instructors! Each of our team members brings expertise and commitment to making swimming lessons safe, fun, and confidence-boosting for children of every age, ability, and skill level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Nancy<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image14086_94a93e-19 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image14086_94a93e-19 img.kb-img, .kb-image14086_94a93e-19 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14086_94a93e-19 is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/swim-instructor-nancy.jpg\" alt=\"Experienced female swim instructor beside an indoor swimming pool in Nashville, TN.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/swim-instructor-nancy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/swim-instructor-nancy-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-block-show-more-container14086_3405d0-be > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn{margin-top:1em;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_3405d0-be > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_3405d0-be > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(2){display:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_3405d0-be > .wp-block-kadence-column{max-height:250px;overflow-y:hidden;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_3405d0-be.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-column{max-height:none;-webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_3405d0-be.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(1), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_3405d0-be.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(1){display:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_3405d0-be.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_3405d0-be.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(2){display:inline-flex;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_3405d0-be.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-force-btn-fullwidth .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2){display:block;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-show-more kb-block-show-more-container kb-block-show-more-container14086_3405d0-be\"><style>.kadence-column14086_894fba-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14086_894fba-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14086_894fba-fb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14086_894fba-fb{position:relative;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14086_894fba-fb kb-show-more-content\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nancy has taught swim lessons for 50+ years in multiple states and settings. Her passion for swimming began in New Hampshire with her family where she spent endless hours on the lake. Those countless hours soon turned into a job as a young swim instructor. She later found a passion for synchronized swimming in high school and college. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nancy\u2019s passion for water and teaching is seen in her lessons where she takes a humanistic approach to every client. She has a gentle, yet firm teaching style and leads by example. Her numerous years of experience give her the ability to individualize every lesson based on her clients goals and needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside of the water, Nancy has multiple hobbies including; event design and decoration, floral design and teaching jewelry making classes in Lapidary, Metal and Silversmithing. Nancy takes pride in everything she does and believes in paying it forward. Nancy truly loves being in the water and this transfers to her swimmers ability to learn while having fun at the same time. Nancy specializes in babies and toddlers, kids with anxiety and persons with disabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btnsbutton-one-9{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btnsbutton-one-9 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btnsbutton-one-9 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-9 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btnsbutton-one-9 kb-show-more-buttons\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14086_8fcf82-74.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><button class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn14086_8fcf82-74 kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Show More<\/span><\/button>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14086_f89b92-03.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><button class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn14086_f89b92-03 kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Show Less<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Hunter<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image14086_c141ca-0e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image14086_c141ca-0e img.kb-img, .kb-image14086_c141ca-0e .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14086_c141ca-0e is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/swim-instructor-hunter.jpg\" alt=\"Lead swim instructor at Swim &amp; Play in Nashville, TN.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/swim-instructor-hunter.jpg 506w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/swim-instructor-hunter-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-block-show-more-container14086_201eb0-c1 > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn{margin-top:1em;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_201eb0-c1 > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_201eb0-c1 > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(2){display:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_201eb0-c1 > .wp-block-kadence-column{max-height:250px;overflow-y:hidden;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_201eb0-c1.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-column{max-height:none;-webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_201eb0-c1.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(1), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_201eb0-c1.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(1){display:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_201eb0-c1.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_201eb0-c1.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(2){display:inline-flex;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_201eb0-c1.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-force-btn-fullwidth .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2){display:block;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-show-more kb-block-show-more-container kb-block-show-more-container14086_201eb0-c1\"><style>.kadence-column14086_b29041-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14086_b29041-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14086_b29041-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14086_b29041-81{position:relative;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14086_b29041-81 kb-show-more-content\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hunter is our Lead Swim Instructor. He has coached and taught swim lessons for 15+ years. He has experience teaching beginner swim lessons all the way up through advanced stroke instruction and triathletes. Hunter also has experience working with persons with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While in high school, he was a top 25 swimmer in Middle Tennessee. His passion for teaching lessons comes from his summer days spent on Center Hill Lake. Along with his years of competitive swimming, his first job was a lifeguard, swim instructor, and assistant swim coach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hunter\u2019s teaching style uses empathy, compassion and intuitiveness to understand the client. He provides a learning experience that challenges his swimmers in a safe and proactive way that instills confidence and excitement for the water. Hunter\u2019s hobbies outside of the water include backpacking, lake life, and sports in general. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He has a degree in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism studies, specializing in Recreation. He has years of experience leading kids and adults in recreational pursuits like climbing, backpacking, and other various watersports. He believes that recreational pursuits and the obstacles that come with them are analogies for life\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cIn swimming it doesn\u2019t hurt so bad when you fall, and everyone falls in life.\u201d<\/em>&#8211; Hunter<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btnsbutton-one-13{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btnsbutton-one-13 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btnsbutton-one-13 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-13 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-13 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-13 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-13 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-13 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-13 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btnsbutton-one-13 kb-show-more-buttons\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14086_7aa42c-0a.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><button class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn14086_7aa42c-0a kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Show More<\/span><\/button>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14086_cb5465-d1.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><button class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn14086_cb5465-d1 kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Show Less<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Obie<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image14086_591569-c5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image14086_591569-c5 img.kb-img, .kb-image14086_591569-c5 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14086_591569-c5 is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/swim-instructor-obie.jpg\" alt=\"Male swim instructor standing in a swimming pool during lessons in Nashville, TN.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/swim-instructor-obie.jpg 506w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/swim-instructor-obie-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-block-show-more-container14086_845183-66 > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn{margin-top:1em;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_845183-66 > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_845183-66 > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(2){display:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_845183-66 > .wp-block-kadence-column{max-height:250px;overflow-y:hidden;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_845183-66.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-column{max-height:none;-webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_845183-66.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(1), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_845183-66.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(1){display:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_845183-66.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_845183-66.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(2){display:inline-flex;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_845183-66.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-force-btn-fullwidth .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2){display:block;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-show-more kb-block-show-more-container kb-block-show-more-container14086_845183-66\"><style>.kadence-column14086_f2dd37-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14086_f2dd37-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14086_f2dd37-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14086_f2dd37-a8{position:relative;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14086_f2dd37-a8 kb-show-more-content\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obie has taught swim lessons for almost three years, and with Swim &amp; Play for many years. He previously worked at the YMCA in childcare and aquatics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obie is also an actor and Adjunct Professor of Theatre at Austin Peay University. His passion for teaching is based on keeping kids safe in and around the water. Obie\u2019s favorite ages to teach are preschool and adults. His acting and theater experience gives him a unique advantage when interacting with students. He uses a calm and compassionate demeanor in his teaching style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside of being a swim instructor, Obie spends his time training for triathlons and being a loving father, grandfather, and husband. Obie has a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Music Education and a Master Degree in Theater Arts. Water is Obie\u2019s \u201czen zone\u201d and he truly enjoys teaching swim lessons at Swim &amp; Play!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btnsbutton-one-17{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btnsbutton-one-17 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btnsbutton-one-17 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-17 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-17 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-17 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-17 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-17 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-17 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btnsbutton-one-17 kb-show-more-buttons\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14086_dbb44c-b9.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><button class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn14086_dbb44c-b9 kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Show More<\/span><\/button>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14086_cdf82a-98.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><button class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn14086_cdf82a-98 kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Show Less<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Cash<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image14086_437d6d-ca .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image14086_437d6d-ca img.kb-img, .kb-image14086_437d6d-ca .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14086_437d6d-ca is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Cash-O-Brien-Swim-Instructor.png\" alt=\"Swim instructor standing by the pool steps at an indoor Swim &amp; Play location.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Cash-O-Brien-Swim-Instructor.png 1600w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Cash-O-Brien-Swim-Instructor-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Cash-O-Brien-Swim-Instructor-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Cash-O-Brien-Swim-Instructor-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Cash-O-Brien-Swim-Instructor-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/01\/Cash-O-Brien-Swim-Instructor-1536x1536.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-block-show-more-container14086_b9b82c-dd > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn{margin-top:1em;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_b9b82c-dd > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_b9b82c-dd > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(2){display:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_b9b82c-dd > .wp-block-kadence-column{max-height:250px;overflow-y:hidden;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_b9b82c-dd.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-column{max-height:none;-webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_b9b82c-dd.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(1), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_b9b82c-dd.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(1){display:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_b9b82c-dd.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_b9b82c-dd.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(2){display:inline-flex;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_b9b82c-dd.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-force-btn-fullwidth .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2){display:block;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-show-more kb-block-show-more-container kb-block-show-more-container14086_b9b82c-dd\"><style>.kadence-column14086_5fd3a3-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14086_5fd3a3-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14086_5fd3a3-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14086_5fd3a3-80{position:relative;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14086_5fd3a3-80 kb-show-more-content\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cash is our Senior Swim Instructor and Aquatics Manager. He has over three years of experience teaching swim lessons, primarily working with children across a wide range of skill levels\u2014from first-time beginners to swimmers developing strong foundational technique. In his management role, Cash oversees daily aquatic operations, supports instructor development, and ensures a safe, consistent, and high-quality learning environment for all swimmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cash brings a strong competitive swimming background to his instruction, having trained and competed for seven years with the Nashville Aquatic Club. Along with his competitive experience, he is lifeguard certified, reinforcing his commitment to water safety and proper aquatic supervision. His background allows him to break down stroke mechanics and skill progression in a way that is both effective and age-appropriate for young swimmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cash believes swimming is a critical life skill that builds confidence, discipline, and independence in and out of the water. He is passionate about creating positive learning experiences that help swimmers feel comfortable, capable, and motivated as they progress. As an aquatics leader, Cash is dedicated to maintaining high standards while fostering a supportive and encouraging environment for swimmers, families, and instructors alike.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btnsbutton-one-21{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btnsbutton-one-21 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btnsbutton-one-21 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-21 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-21 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-21 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-21 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-21 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-21 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btnsbutton-one-21 kb-show-more-buttons\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14086_1798fd-12.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><button class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn14086_1798fd-12 kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Show More<\/span><\/button>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14086_300a5d-d0.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><button class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn14086_300a5d-d0 kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Show Less<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Loryn<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image14086_61508c-ae .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image14086_61508c-ae img.kb-img, .kb-image14086_61508c-ae .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14086_61508c-ae is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2309\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/loryn-swim-instructor-swim-play-nashville-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Female swim instructor smiling beside an indoor swimming pool in Nashville, TN.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/loryn-swim-instructor-swim-play-nashville-scaled.jpg 2309w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/loryn-swim-instructor-swim-play-nashville-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/loryn-swim-instructor-swim-play-nashville-924x1024.jpg 924w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/loryn-swim-instructor-swim-play-nashville-768x852.jpg 768w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/loryn-swim-instructor-swim-play-nashville-1385x1536.jpg 1385w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/08\/loryn-swim-instructor-swim-play-nashville-1847x2048.jpg 1847w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2309px) 100vw, 2309px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-block-show-more-container14086_de71b1-20 > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn{margin-top:1em;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_de71b1-20 > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_de71b1-20 > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(2){display:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_de71b1-20 > .wp-block-kadence-column{max-height:250px;overflow-y:hidden;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_de71b1-20.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-column{max-height:none;-webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_de71b1-20.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(1), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_de71b1-20.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(1){display:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_de71b1-20.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_de71b1-20.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(2){display:inline-flex;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_de71b1-20.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-force-btn-fullwidth .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2){display:block;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-show-more kb-block-show-more-container kb-block-show-more-container14086_de71b1-20\"><style>.kadence-column14086_ba9801-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14086_ba9801-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14086_ba9801-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14086_ba9801-06{position:relative;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14086_ba9801-06 kb-show-more-content\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loryn has been teaching swim lessons for three years and has a strong passion for both swimming and working with children. Her teaching journey began with lifeguarding, which inspired her to start teaching swim lessons and helping swimmers build confidence and skills in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known for her patient, encouraging, and supportive teaching style, Loryn creates a positive and lively environment where swimmers feel comfortable learning at their own pace. She especially enjoys teaching 4- and 5-year-olds and finds it rewarding to watch young swimmers progress from their very first lessons to becoming more confident in the water. Her favorite strokes are butterfly and freestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swimming has played a major role in Loryn\u2019s life. She has been swimming competitively since the age of six and currently competes on her high school swim team. Beyond swim instruction, she has extensive experience working with children as a babysitter for multiple families and as a camp counselor for two summers. She also has experience teaching swimmers with disabilities. Outside of the pool, Loryn enjoys painting and listening to music. She is currently a senior in high school and brings an energetic, friendly, and upbeat attitude to her lessons.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btnsbutton-one-25{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btnsbutton-one-25 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btnsbutton-one-25 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-25 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-25 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-25 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-25 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-25 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btnsbutton-one-25 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btnsbutton-one-25 kb-show-more-buttons\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14086_1eaef7-dd.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><button class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn14086_1eaef7-dd kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Show More<\/span><\/button>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn14086_911534-d1.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><button class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn14086_911534-d1 kt-btn-size-small kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Show Less<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Bridgette<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image14086_50b04a-29 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image14086_50b04a-29 img.kb-img, .kb-image14086_50b04a-29 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image14086_50b04a-29 is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Bridgette-Swim-Instructor-Nashville-Swim-Play-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Female swim instructor at an indoor pool for Swim &amp; Play Nashville.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Bridgette-Swim-Instructor-Nashville-Swim-Play-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Bridgette-Swim-Instructor-Nashville-Swim-Play-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Bridgette-Swim-Instructor-Nashville-Swim-Play-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Bridgette-Swim-Instructor-Nashville-Swim-Play-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/swim-play.com\/nashville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Bridgette-Swim-Instructor-Nashville-Swim-Play.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-block-show-more-container14086_98b90f-f2 > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn{margin-top:1em;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_98b90f-f2 > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_98b90f-f2 > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(2){display:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_98b90f-f2 > .wp-block-kadence-column{max-height:250px;overflow-y:hidden;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_98b90f-f2.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-column{max-height:none;-webkit-mask-image:none;mask-image:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_98b90f-f2.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(1), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_98b90f-f2.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(1){display:none;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_98b90f-f2.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2), .kb-block-show-more-container14086_98b90f-f2.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .wp-block-kadence-singlebtn:nth-of-type(2){display:inline-flex;}.kb-block-show-more-container14086_98b90f-f2.kb-smc-open > .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-force-btn-fullwidth .kt-btn-wrap:nth-child(2){display:block;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-show-more kb-block-show-more-container kb-block-show-more-container14086_98b90f-f2\"><style>.kadence-column14086_ef8129-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column14086_ef8129-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column14086_ef8129-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column14086_ef8129-f8{position:relative;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column14086_ef8129-f8 kb-show-more-content\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridgette comes from California, where she has been swimming since the age of 2. She has experience with competitive swimming, water polo, and lifeguarding. She meets every swimmer at their skill level and works toward building a strong foundation before moving on to new swim skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridgette is very kind, empathetic, and nurturing, which undoubtedly also matches her teaching style. She creates a very caring and calm environment with her swimmers that allows them to explore at their own pace, while also facilitating a lesson that encourages Swim &amp; Play&#8217;s core values of Confidence, Independence, and Growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside of work, she can be found exploring the outdoors with her two children, taking pictures of wildlife and beautiful scenery, or taking care of her mini zoo at home. 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