SWIM INSTRUCTORS
FRED BROWN
AQUATICS LEAD
Specialties: Developmental Swimmers, Therapeutic Aquatics, Corrective Aquatics
Education: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse MS
Years’ Experience: 30+ Years Teaching and Managing Aquatic Programs
Certifications: American Red Cross WSI, LGI, FA/CPR/AED Instructor; Arthritis Aquatics Instructor; Hydrotherapeutic Exercise Instructor
Hobbies: Spending time with family, friends, staying active in water sports.
Philosophy: I value bringing enjoyment to others through highly motivating and beneficial exercise/activity programs.
SONJA HEINS
RED CROSS AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR
Specialties: Developmental Swimmers, Adult Swimmers, Competitive Swimmers
Education: College Education
Years’ Experience: 30+
Certifications: Red Cross: WSI (Current), Lifeguard Instructor Exp 9/2020, First Aid and CPR Instructor Exp 9/2020, Lifeguard Certified
Hobbies/Specialties: Reading, swimming, travel & hiking.
Philosophy: Our health is dependent on our ability to keep active both mentally and physically, at all stages of life. There are many ways to accomplish that goal. I believe water can play an important role in accomplishing a healthy lifestyle. Comfort and safety in and around water is important no matter your age or ability. Whether you are water walking, swimming, playing or just listening to the waves, water can bring health and comfort. As in anything patience and time plays a significant part in expanding our abilities.
ASHLYN PRISINGER
SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Specialties: Developmental Swimmers, Competitive Swimmers, Hydrotherapeutic Aquatics
Education: B.S. Kinesiology - EMS from University of Wisconsin-Madison; Current Doctorate of Physical Therapy Student at Concordia University of Wisconsin
Years’ Experience: Teaching swim lessons for 1 year, swam competitively for 14 years, 5 years coaching Sheboygan North Girls Swim Team
Hobbies: working out, yoga, reading, & spending time with friends & family
Philosophy: I like to help children not only feel safe in the water, but also share my love for the sport & instill that in my coaching/teaching techniques.
DOROTHY ROSE
RED CROSS AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR
Specialties: Developmental Swimmers, Adult Swimmers, Arthritis Aquatics
Years’ Experience: 30+
Certifications: Water Safety Instructor; Swim Lesson University, Adult/Pediatric CPR/AED
Hobbies/Specialties: Senior Swimming Olympian Medalist, Arthritis Aquatics, Knitting, Artwork, card making
Philosophy: I believe everyone should learn about water safety since Wisconsin has an abundance of lakes. It is never too late to learn to swim. I love to teach children how to swim and have fun in the water. Exercise in the water is easier on your body. As I age I am getting involved in the Water Arthritis classes.
MADDIE RUCKDASHEL
SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Specialties: Developmental Swimmers
Education: BA in psychology, working on Master of Counseling with and emphasis in School Counseling
Years’ Experience: Teaching swim lessons for 7years, 4+years Coaching all levels
Certifications: Lifeguard certified, Water Safety Instructor
Hobbies: Wrestling, coaching youth sports
Philosophy: Do not fear failure, but rather fear not trying.
MRcruckdashel@gmail.com
ADELYNN SEYMOUR
RED CROSS AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR
Specialties: Developmental Swimmers, Competitive Swimmers
Education: Plymouth High School
Years’ Experience: Teaching Swim Lessons 3 years; Competitive Swimmer 7 Years; Coaching Swimming 2 years
Certifications: Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard
Hobbies/Specialties: Swimming, Weight Training, Playing Instruments
Philosophy: Swimming teaches you important values, it’s so much more than just a type of exercise.
JENNY STIELOW
SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Specialties: Developmental Swimmers
Education: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Years’ Experience: Started Teaching Swim Lessons in 2006
Certifications: Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Hobbies/Specialties: Teaching, Running, Traveling, Spending time with Family
JEN VALLO
SWIM INSTRUCTOR (SPECIALIZING IN ADVANCED-LEVEL SWIMMERS)
Specialties: Competitive Swimmers, Triathletes
Education: Madison Memorial High School, Madison, WI; Miami University, OH – BA English Literature, University of Wisconsin-Madison – Law School.
Years’ Experience: Instructing and coaching since 1988
Certifications: Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor
Hobbies/Specialties: Open water swimming, reading and visiting my two college-aged kids
SUZY YOUNG
GROUP AND PRIVATE SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison – Education BS
Years’ Experience: Five Years Aquatic Experience
Certifications: Orthopedic Technician, Orthopedic Technology: Grossmont College, El Cajon CA
Hobbies/Specialties: I am a sports fanatic. I am passionate about fitness and sports and I remain active in a wide variety of sports. I have twenty plus years coaching gymnastics; coaching all age and ability levels ranging from beginning recreational, to elite level competitive team and high school coaching. I was a volunteer coach in the Sheboygan Youth Football League. I played full contact football for the Portland Shockwave, a team in a women’s professional league in the West. I loved playing defensive end, safety and defensive back positions. I was recruited by the Olympic speed skating coach years ago after being noticed skating at the Pettit National Ice Center
Philosophy: My philosophy as a coach/instructor is possessing a sincere passion for my work. I aspire to be an excellent example as an educator by being consistent, inspirational, maintaining discipline while praising achievements and commending all to instill a sense of self-worth and pride. What motivates me in coaching is recognizing and believing that I am making a positive difference and impact on all athletes’ lives. That is inspirational and empowering for me! “Though she be but little, she is fierce.” Shakespeare