Teacher Michele

Head Teacher

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What is your role at LSA? 

I am the head teacher who teaches part-time and coordinates all admin surrounding classes. 

Tell us something personal about yourself. 

I am a proud mother of a gorgeous girl. I love outdoor activities and family fun times. I play provincial squash, enjoy cycling and family funtime. 

Why is swimming close to your heart? 

Swimming is an essential life skill for all ages. Teaching that life skill and knowing the importance makes me proud.  Encouraging people to overcome a genuine fear of water is a great accomplishment. 

How many years swimming experience do you have? 

12 years teaching. 

What are your certifications? 

Swim SA certificate, Sports and Event Management diploma, First Aid, CPR. 

What ongoing training do you partake in? 

First Aid, CPR Renewals, regular swimming workshops. 

Why do you love LSA? 

LSA has a different feel to it, it doesn’t always feel like you going to work. Being able to teach little ones a new skill in a relaxed, happy environment puts a smile on my face 🙂 

What is your favourite quote? 

This too shall pass 🙂

Teacher Tayla

Swimming Teacher

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What is your Role at LSA?

I am a Learn to Swim Instructor, Adults Swimming instructor, Aqua Fitness Instructor, Domestic Awareness, and domestic swimming Instructor.

I help run the admin side of LSA and head up the adult swimming lessons and admin as well as the Aqua Fitness and Domestic Awareness/ Swimming lessons together with Leigh.

Tell us something personal about yourself:

I am a fun, caring and energetic individual with an upbeat personality.

I am absolutely passionate and committed about what I do and always put my all into everything I do.

I am a responsible individual and I always strive to help others be the best version of themselves.

Why is swimming close to your heart?

Swimming has been a big part of my life even before I could crawl, I have also loved the water more than anything, being able to swim is a massive life skill that should be a priority for all. I am a strong activist when it come to educating people on drownings, preventions and how to deal with those situations. I love to educate people on water, water safety, overcoming fear and anxiety of being in the pool and how to enjoy being in the water.

How many years swimming experience do you have:

I have been at LSA for 9 years, loved water for 27 years and embark on the competitive swimming and water polo journey throughout primary school and high school years.

What are your certifications:

Swim South Africa certificate, currently studying my Degree in Education in Intermediate phase, First Aid, CPR, Qualifying in Aqua Aerobics Fitness Instructor Course, CBT advanced level psychology/ psychotherapy certification, introduction to Child Psychology certification.

What ongoing training do you partake in?

First aid, CPR renewals and regular swimming workshops, child development work shops.

Why do you love LSA?

LSA is a home away from home, where dreams are built, and goals are achieved. LSA has been a support structure to me personally and allowed me to grow and expand my personal limitations. LSA is family orientated. This is a place where you can be yourself and grow to your full potential as a teacher and a member of the team.

What is your favourite quote?

“In a world where you can be anything, Be kind!