Puddles of Courage Pools of Joy

With 17+ years leading aquatics programs and top GTA swim schools, Marina brings deep expertise, passion, and leadership to our community. A former competitive swimmer, she’s dedicated to creating safe, inspiring swim experiences for children and families.

Alexander has three years of teaching experience and has worked with swimmers of all abilities, including those with special needs.

Chloe has been teaching swim lessons for all ages and abilities for two and a half years. Her favourite part of lessons is playing jumping games.

Gulianna is a former competitive swimmer with Row Swim Club who’s been in the water since just 8 months old. She brings a bubbly, passionate energy to every lesson and loves connecting with swimmers of all ages. Fun fact: she’s fluent in Spanish and English, enjoys singing, arts and crafts (especially crochet!), spending time outdoors, and dreams of one day swimming in the Olympics.

Hi! My name is Kaity, and I've been teaching for about 5 years and absolutely love it! A fun fact about myself is that I was born on Easter Sunday in 2005, the best Easter gift my parents could've ever been given. Looking forward to meeting you all!

I have been teaching swimming for 1 year. Also, my favourite swim stroke is breast stroke.

Hi, I’m Klara! I enjoy creating a fun and supportive environment where swimmers can learn and improve. When I’m not at the pool, I enjoy playing volleyball and staying active.

I have been teaching and guarding for 4 years. I love being a hands-on instructor, building strong, one on one connections and adapting to different learning styles to be a better instructor. I love watching kids progress, and improve their swimming abilities. It is so special to be a Puddles instructor, and have the ability to teach such an important skill.

Mikayla brings high energy and positivity to every lesson, making swimming both safe and exciting as kids build lifelong water skills.

A sports enthusiast and former competitive swimmer, Neil loves making lessons fun, active, and confidence-boosting for every student.

Hi! My name is Nicole, I have been working with kids since 2016. I love being in the water and teaching children how to swim.

Nikol swam competitively for eight years and brings that experience to every lesson. Fun fact: she doesn’t know how to ride a bike!

Rachel has 7+ years of instructing experience teaching all ages from 3 months to 80+ year olds. You’re never too old to learn how to swim!

Sam has lifeguarded and taught swimming in Alberta. Known for his fun approach and love for the water, he can even backflip off a diving board!

Selema brings patience, energy, and enthusiasm to every lesson. She’s passionate about helping kids feel safe and confident as they learn to swim. When not in the water, she enjoys baking, playing volleyball, and singing.

Will has been lifeguarding since he was 15 and has a strong passion for teaching. He loves playing soccer and guitar and hopes to be a teacher in the future.