Ms. Kellie- North MS Infant Swim

My name is Kellie Atkinson. I am a wife and the proud mother of three boys—Truett (2009), Walter (2011), and Job (2012). For the past eleven years, I have homeschooled my boys, and we are now navigating the unique adventure of homeschooling through high school. I have also served as a local tutor and director with our homeschool community, Classical Conversations, and remain actively involved in 4-H, soccer, basketball, and all things “boy-related.” In addition, I have hosted two foreign exchange students (Chile and Italy) that hold a large piece of my heart.

Teaching swim is one of my greatest passions. I have been a certified ISR (Infant Swimming Resource) instructor since 2014, with a heart for equipping children with lifesaving skills. My motto is, “Accidents are called accidents for a reason.” As parents, the best we can do is establish layers of prevention and prepare our children with skills—just in case they ever face a worst-case scenario. Throughout every session, my focus is on prevention and preparation. Swimming lessons are a life skill that every child should have.

Ask me sometime about my own personal story—safe and effective swim lessons matter.

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FAQs
What other benefits does the ISR lesson experience provide students?
Every child is unique. However, many parents report that once their young children have mastered learning to swim, the resulting confidence in their abilities engenders a positive self-concept that is often demonstrated in other aspects of their personalities. There are also obvious health and other psychological gains.
Why does it take an average of 6 weeks for my child to learn this?
The 6-week average is an estimate that is based on the average time in which it takes most children to learn these survival skills. Every child is unique and ISR’s Self- Rescue program is specifically designed based on your child’s individual strengths and needs. It is important to realize that this is an average which means that some children will actually finish more quickly while others will need more practice. ISR is dedicated to safety and, therefore, we want to provide your child with the time and best opportunity to become proficient in his/her survival skills. We will always honor your child’s needs.
Can’t babies swim naturally?
Unfortunately, babies cannot naturally swim. If this were the case, there wouldn’t be so many drownings every year. According to the Center for Disease Control and Accident Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1-4 in the United States.
Do parents have to leave during the lessons?
No. You are truly the best cheerleader your child could have. Your positive support and encouragement are invaluable to creating an effective learning environment for your child.

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