Jenna's happy place is in the water.  Born and raised on the east end of Long Island, Jenna was swimming by the time she was 2, snorkeling and knee boarding at 5, SCUBA certified by 12, competing in state level swimming competitions at 13, and competing in national level synchronized swim meets by 14. This passion continued throughout college as well, where she was a member of the women's water polo team.  Jenna now competes as a master synchronized swimmer, where her team won the gold medal at the 2016 National competition!  You could not, and still cannot, drag Jenna out of the water!

Jenna has a true calling for teaching, which began when she was in 1st grade, teaching to an empty row of chairs in her grandparent's garage, also known as "Miss Jenna's Class".  In 2004, she took her love for teaching and combined it with her love for the water and received her American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.  Since then, she has helped hundreds of students of all ages and abilities from the east & west learn to swim.  Her students are not only water safe, but they improve their stroke technique, and now share her love for the water.

Jenna attended James Madison University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education.  She then moved out to San Diego and received her Master of Arts degree in Special Education with a specialization in Autism and Behavior.  She has been a classroom teacher for 10 years, working with preschool through high school age students.  Her passion for educating others does not stop at the classroom.  In 2015, Jenna became a Live! Fitness instructor, allowing us to offer fun, new Water Aerobics & Fitness classes for adults. The real question is...when is Jenna NOT in the water? During the winter months, Jenna spends her days as a professional mermaid in Florida! When she's not in the water, you might see her enjoying time with her furry kiddos (2 dogs & 2 cats), painting, traveling the world, or even auditioning to be on the next Survivor! 
 

Jenna's love for the water, extensive experience, and passion for creating a positive, nurturing, and most importantly- FUN environment for all of her students' unique needs has lead to almost 20 years of successful swim lessons!
 

Certifications:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
American Red Cross First Aid
American Red Cross CPR & AED
Florida General Education Teaching Credential (K-6)
Florida Early Childhood Special Education Teaching Credential
PADI Open Water Diver
SSI Mermaid

SSI Freediver

Quick Stats:
Years on race swim team: 4
Years on a synchronized swimming team: 22 (and counting!)
Years on a water polo team: 2
Triathlons completed: 8
Years teaching infant thru 8th grade students with and without disabilities: 15 (and counting!)
Years as a Lifeguard: 9
Years making swimming fun: 19 (and counting!)