I’ve been teaching swimming for nearly 20 years. I have taught babies, adults and children with special needs. I really love working with children, encouraging them to love the water, to see their improvements and progressions. I never lose the buzz of seeing a child take those first few swimming strokes unaided!

I swam from little, and had a dad who loved swimming too. I became a competitive swimmer for several clubs, before going on to compete at national level.

I did a degree in Sports Science at Canterbury, and my final year dissertation was on competitive swimming training programmes. Through my 40s and into my 50s I have competed in both body building and fitness competitions.

Finally, I am a mother to three girls, two of whom are now in their twenties.