Meet the Instructor

My name is Angela Churchman and I’ve been married for almost 10 years to Kasey. I am a proud mom to two amazing kids—my son, Brice, is 7.5 and my daughter, Kinsley, is 4.5. Family means everything to me, and it’s a big part of why I’m so passionate about what I do. I'm located in Elizabethtown, KY with easy convenience to Ft. Knox, Brandenburg, and Boston/Lebanon Junction

I became an ISR Instructor in 2022, and I’m thrilled to be teaching lifesaving skills to young kids in and around my community. Over the past few years, I’ve had the honor of teaching 380+ children how to self-rescue in the event of an aquatic emergency. There is nothing more rewarding than empowering kids with skills that can truly save their lives and giving parents peace of mind.

When I’m not in the pool, you can find me watching Brice play baseball, watching/attending UK football and basketball games, reading, or spending quality time with my family- mostly at the lake, beach or our favorite place: Disney!

Thank you for being here and trusting me with something so important. I can’t wait for another amazing season!

FAQs

What is the American Academy of Pediatrics position on swimming lessons for young children?

The AAP encourages parents to consider that starting water-survival skills training at an early age must be individualized, based on the child's frequency of exposure to water, emotional maturity, physical limitations and health concerns related to swimming pools. You can view their policies and suggestions through the AAP website here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at- play/Pages/Swim-Lessons.aspx

Why do you have the children swim in clothes?

Because 86% of children who fall in the water do so fully clothed, we want our students to have experience with such a situation. If a child has experienced the sensations of being in the water in clothing prior to an emergency situation, he/she is less likely to experience panic and be able to focus on the task at hand. If you have ever jumped in the water with clothes on, then you know that there is a significant difference in weight and feel with clothes as opposed to a bathing suit.

Are swimming lessons for infants and young children safe?

I can’t speak for all swim lessons, but I can tell you ISR is dedicated to safety and maintaining numerous safety protocols to promote safe lessons. Your child's health and well-being are our highest priority and are closely monitored on a daily basis. In addition, your child's medical and developmental history is a mandatory part of the ISR national registration process, all of which is held strictly confidential. All ISR instructors undergo intensive and rigorous training that far exceeds any other training program of this kind. Each ISR instructor is also required to recertify yearly with emphasis on quality control, safety and lesson efficiency. Your education in the area of aquatic safety for your entire family is an integral part of your child's lessons. You will receive access to the "Parent Resource Guide" to inform you about every aspect of swimming and aquatic safety for infants and children. With research, you will find that ISR is not only the safest survival swimming program but also the most effective for teaching infants and young children.

Will my child need additional lessons?

Based on our research, we know that refresher lessons are important because children change so much both cognitively and physically during the first 0-5 years of life. It is important that their water survival skills grow with their bodies. Frequency depends on the child's age, growth rate, skill level and confidence level. The goal of refresher lessons is to help your child adjust his/her new body size and weight to his/her existing skill level. Your instructor will work with your child to help fine-tune his or her aquatic experience to assist with building efficiency, which will result in self-confidence. This is especially important if your child has not been able to practice any appropriate aquatic skill between seasons.

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