Serving the greater Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington Area

Teaching your children how to save themselves if they reach the water alone, I provide comprehensive aquatic survival and swim lessons to children aged 6 months and up.

Would your child know what to do if they reached the water alone? Have traditional swim lessons taught your children the water is a fun place to be but without the safeguards and skills to save themselves if they reach the water alone? ISR lesson teach your child how to become aquatic problem solvers with lessons that teach not only safety skills, but the confidence and competence to be safe in and around the water, adding another layer of water safety protection.

Compassionate and Effective Instruction for over 18 years

I have been an ISR instructor for over 18 years serving the Pacific Northwest as well as several seasons teaching in Austin, Texas. I have extensive experience in teaching children of all ages and abilities and have proudly taught over 7500 children these life saving skills. I am also a big kid myself and have a unique talent in relating to children, building trust while helping them become confident and competent in and around the water.

I came to ISR, like many, as an ISR parent, so I fully understand and appreciate the commitment to lessons that is required to participate in ISR and I am here to be as supportive as I can to ensure your child's success. My main goal as an ISR Instructor is to honor our mission of "Not One More Child Drowns" by giving your child and many others the skills needed to Self-Rescue® should they ever reach the water alone. I believe every child can benefit from these skills and will find ways to work with you to ensure you are able to participate.

HOW IS ISR DIFFERENT?

Each ISR lesson is custom-tailored to your child, teaching them the self rescue swimming skills that are developmentally appropriate through one-on-one lessons.

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IT'S
PREVENTABLE!

Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death in children under age 5? But it doesn't have to be! ISR teaches each student independent skills in the water so they can swim, float, and self-rescue - building the foundation for a lifetime of safe enjoyment of the water!

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THE ISR DIFFERENCE

450,000+ Kids

Safely taught since 1966

Proven Technique

Rooted in behavioral science

20 Million + Lessons

Taught by caring professionals

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PARENT TESTIMONIALS

I wouldn't be able to trust anyone with my kids like I trust Jolene. She taught my older boys when they were babies, and now she is teaching my 1-year-old twins. My older boys have always been strong swimmers because of their lessons with Jolene. And I've always had peace of mind around water with them because they have had strong skills. I am thankful that my twins can be taught by her as well, we wouldn't want anyone else to teach our babies to swim.

Jolene has done ISR with 4 of my children. I don’t know how she does it, but she is great. She has an amazing skill and is very confident. She is so easy to communicate with if I have concerns about a kid doing lessons if something comes up and is flexible. I can tell she loves what she does. She has given our entire family more peace of mind and confidence around water. Our kids owe their swimming skills to her and we are so lucky to have her available when we need it.

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