I’m a full-time nurse and swim instructor with 18 years of teaching experience, rooted in a childhood spent in the water throughout Southern California. I swam competitively and played water polo at Chapman University, where I earned my first degree.

My love for aquatics started with a fear I had to overcome. As an 8-year-old swim student, I watched the water polo kids tread water effortlessly, tossing a ball back and forth without goggles or a second thought — while I struggled just to swim without plugging my nose. That struggle pushed me to work harder, and it taught me firsthand what it takes to learn to swim with confidence.

That journey led to my first job as a lifeguard and swim instructor in high school, and I’ve been teaching ever since — helping swimmers of all ages, from young kids to adults, build both safety and joy in the water. I also offer competitive lessons for swimmers looking to refine their technique and drop their times.