Hi! I'm Anna.
Mama of two and former Speech-Language Pathologist. I've lived in Charleston most of my life; always on the water, swimming and boating. Childhood water safety is a necessity for our community. In 2018, I read about a tragic drowning and began researching survival swim programs for my infant. After lots of research, I concluded that Infant Aquatics has a recognizably superior survival swim method, and to my surprise there was no one in Charleston offering these lessons! I felt called to get certified and bring this treasure back to not only my family, but our whole community. With family support and a baby in tow, I traveled to Longmont, CO for the six week training and proudly became a Certified Infant Aquatics Instructor. 
I LOVE my job and want to equip as many children as possible with a fighting chance to survive a potentially fatal water accident. 
Fun fact: I am an underwater limbo champ!
 
Hi! I'm Marisa.

I grew up in Virginia Beach and have lived in Charleston for close to 20 years. I played competitive basketball and enjoy running, spinning, yoga, and staying active. I also like to cook, but dislike baking immensely. 

 

When my oldest son was two years old, he completed swim lessons with Anna and it was amazing to see him go from timid and not swimming to confident around the water. He is now a fish! The opportunity to work with Anna and teach children a crucial life skill is exciting and fulfilling.

 

In addition to teaching swim, I studied Gerontology in college and work in Senior Living. I live on James Island with my husband, two sons, and our Sheepadoodle named Larry David. 

 

I teach refresher, maintenance, and progression lessons to children who have previously graduated from a Swim-Float-Swim course with Anna. I have taught with Holy Mackerel since 2022 and looking forward to seeing new and old faces in the upcoming year!