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

Do parents have to leave during the lessons?

No. You are truly the best cheerleader your child could have. Your positive support and encouragement are invaluable to creating an effective learning environment for your child.

How do the kids react during the first few lessons?

Children often fuss during the first few lessons because they are in a new environment and around new people. As your child becomes more confident in his/her ability in the water, the fussing will decrease. It is not unlike the first time you tried a new exercise class or were asked to perform a task at work that you’d never done before: the first time you try a new task it is always challenging, until you get the hang of it. It is the same for your young child. Your child is learning to perform a skill that he/she’s never done before.

If more frequent but shorter lessons are better, then why don’t you teach 7 days/week?

Everyone needs a little break from learning to process the information and in this case to give muscles a chance to recover. In addition, you need to be able to spend time with your family, as does your instructor. Weekends are family time. Periodically, if weather or other issues have cause lessons to be canceled for numerous days, your instructor may choose to offer make-up lessons on a weekend. This is strictly up to the instructor and based on the availability of parents.

Why does it take an average of 6 weeks for my child to learn this?

The 6-week average is an estimate that is based on the average time in which it takes most children to learn these survival skills. Every child is unique and ISR’s Self- Rescue program is specifically designed based on your child’s individual strengths and needs. It is important to realize that this is an average which means that some children will actually finish more quickly while others will need more practice. ISR is dedicated to safety and, therefore, we want to provide your child with the time and best opportunity to become proficient in his/her survival skills. We will always honor your child’s needs.

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