About Our Instructors

Libby has over 30 years of experience teaching children and adults of all ages and abilities to swim, including individuals with disabilities and special needs. She leads a dedicated team of SWIM Columbia instructors who share the same passion for teaching and water safety.

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As a team, we adapt our teaching methods to meet each student’s individual learning style. While we believe children benefit greatly from learning to swim at an early age, we also know it is never too late to learn. Our goal is for all of our students, both children and adults, to enjoy the learning process and remember their time with us positively.

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We genuinely enjoy what we do, and it is a privilege to be entrusted with teaching your children. We strive to make learning to swim a fun, positive, and relaxing experience. Building trust is an essential part of our approach, and we work hard to keep lessons engaging and as stress-free as possible. Most people learn new skills more easily in a low-stress, supportive, and fun environment. Children, in particular, learn best through play, practice, and repetition.

 

Our goal is for every student to develop strong swimming and water safety skills while gaining confidence and a lifelong appreciation for the water.