Chrissy May

I have been a swim instructor for close to 18 years. I learned to swim by my older brother and sister who were also swim instructors in my hometown in Oregon. At the age of 15 I began teaching swimming lessons and taught a wide range from parent tot to adults all through high school and college. After college I began my career teaching middle and high school and am now a Dean of Students. However, my love of swimming lessons has remained and I enjoy teaching lessons in my free time.

My favorite swim memory was teaching my nieces and nephews to swim during summers the past few years. My teaching approach is to build trust and foster positive relationships that help students feel comfortable in the water. From that starting block I use challenge by choice and positive reinforcements to build confidence in the swimmer.

Fun Facts About Me:

• My favorite stroke is the breaststroke.

• I taught MS and HS English for 10 years.

• I have a big, fluffy Husky/Malamute who I love to go on hikes with.

• I love to paddle board and spend days on the numerous lakes in Washington