Mrs. Alicia
Owner, Swim Instructor & Instructor Trainer
Growing up Alicia had always wanted to learn to swim. Unfortunately, her parents never took her to swim classes and there were times she was left out of certain activities because she didn’t know how to swim. Believe it or not, she learned how to swim in college because she took classes. She was the hardest student to work with. Just put it this way, she did NOT like getting water in her eyes (so she HAD to wear goggles), she did NOT like putting her head under water nor did she trust her instructor to help her float (she didn’t trust ANYONE). Yeah, she was a scaredy cat! BUT her determination helped her conquer her fear! Once she learned, she fell in love with swimming and it wasn’t just swimming, she actually learned the proper strokes. Thereafter, she knew she would some day teach although at the time she didn’t know where or how it would happen. And now here she is, an instructor at Lucky Duck! She loves to teach swimming! Her experience is what helps her relate to students especially those who are scared.
Ms. Carissa
Swim Instructor
Ms.Carissa has been teaching for 6 years. She began swimming competitively and playing water polo by age 11. Her teaching style is based on creating an environment in which children and adults can learn. She LOVES teaching others how to swim because it’s a skill that they will carry with them their whole life! Ms. Carissa is also our teacher trainer for any new instructors, she teaches them the curriculum and ensures they fully understand it before they are on their own. All instructors go to her when they have any questions and for guidance. Ms. Carissa also assists with our swim team when needed.
Ms. Melina
Swim Instructor
Miss Melina has been swimming since she was 4 yrs old. Along with swimming, she was also on a competitive synchronized swim team for 4 years. She began teaching with us 5 years ago. Now she is currently training to coach our pre-competitive swim team and she is an Instructor Trainer. In the future, she plans on becoming an ASL interpreter, which she also uses here for any students who need it. She is very patient but strict when she needs to be with her students. Her love for teaching shows through how she encourages her students, and she does her best to create a safe and fun learning environment.
Ms. Samantha
Swim Instructor
Ms. Samantha learned how to swim at age 8 in a summer program, she instantly fell in love with the sport. She was so intrigued that she wanted to learn all the stroked as quickly as possible. The swim coach saw her enthusiasm and invited her to join his swim club, which she quickly called her second home. She loved the unity and support, as well as the competition from each and every one of her peers. At age 15 she learned she had a knack for teaching others, and she knew she wanted to become a swim instructor. When she first began swimming she would have never thought she would be an instructor but now she can’t think of anything better and rewarding than seeing how her students progress. Ms. Samantha teaches our Baby& me classes so she is able to teach infants and see them grow up when they move on to our private lessons.
