Meet Our Teachers

Teacher Leigh

Owner & Swimming Teacher – 33 Years of Experience
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What is your role at LSA?

Swimming Teacher & Owner

Tell us something personal about yourself.

I am a passionate, vibrant, outdoorsy mom of 2 girls. 

Why is swimming close to your heart?

I have always loved water. Swimming is a fantastic skill as it can be used to create many exciting experiences.

How many years swimming experience do you have?

I have 25 years experience in teaching swimming.

What are your certifications?

LTS, Aquatots, First Aid, CPR, currently studying a 1 year child psychology course through Skills Academy.

What ongoing training do you partake in?

Swim South Africa workshops and self-study.

Why do you love LSA?

It is my dream come true that I have been fortunate to build and mould, which I get to enjoy daily. On top of this I am fortunate enough to have the most dynamic team alongside me. Together we are constantly striving to be the best swim school around.

What is your favourite quote?

One life, Live it!

Teacher Chanel Allen

 Swimming Teacher – 15 Years of Experience
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What is your role at LSA? 

Learn to Swim and Adults.

Tell us something personal about yourself. 

I’m a mum of 2 beautiful girls.

Why is swimming close to your heart? 

Swimming has always been the calm in this crazy world for me.

How many years of experience do you have in the industry and at LSA?

I have 15 years in total and 9 years at LSA.

What are your certifications? 

Learn to Swim with Swim South Africa.

What ongoing training do you partake in? 

I’m busy doing the odd swim course that is out on offer to better the way we teach as each child is different and needs our attention differently.

Why do you love LSA? 

We are a family who help each other when times get tough.

What is your favourite quote? 

Live, laugh and love.

Teacher Auriel

Swimming Teacher – 9 Years of Experience
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What is your Role at LSA?

Baby teacher and Learn to Swim teacher

Tell us something personal about yourself:

I’m a mom to a nearly 2 year old and I enjoy Scuba diving when I get the chance to do so.

Why is swimming close to your heart?

I have always been a water baby so teaching others to love the water as much as I do brings me much joy.

How many years swimming experience do you have:

9 in the industry and 3 months at LSA.

What are your certifications:

Learn to Swim Instructor, Baby Instructor, Open Water Scuba Instructor, Bachelor in Heath Science and Social Sciences Specialising in Psychological Counselling

What ongoing training do you partake in?

Honours in Psychology

Why do you love LSA?

Great clients and small home environment that is focused on their clients and achieving great outcomes.

What is your favourite quote?

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”