Shepard’s Swimming School has been teaching children and adults to swim for many years. We have experienced certified swim instructors trained in CPR and First Aid. One life guard will always be in the pool as well. We use a child centered approach with a comfortable learning environment. The water temperature ranges from 90-92 degrees. (No blue lips and shivering in our pool!) Class sizes are small (maximum 4 students to 1 instructor) and aimed toward individual needs.
We are certified by the United States Swim School Association. We are one of two Swim Schools in Indiana to be certified. We also have a salt water pool that is excellent on your swimsuit, hair, and skin. It feels like swimming in soft water and is sanitary.
Instructors
Kari Shepard has been teaching swimming lessons since 1995. She graduated from Manchester College with an associates degree in early childhood education and a bachelors degree in elementary education. Kari taught kindergarten for 5 years at Waterford Elementary and has two daughters Khylin-8 and Kaeclin-6. She is the owner/president of Shepard Swim School, a certified personal trainer and photographer.
Certifications: Infant, child, adult CPR and First Aid, AED, Life Guarding, Fitness and Nutrition Specialist, Personal Trainer specializing in water aerobics and boot camps. I have visited and researched many other swim schools to make this program top notch. Shepard’s Swim School is also certified by the United States Swim School Association. We are the first Swim School in Indiana to be certified.
Jordan Bontrager – This will be Jordan Bontrager’s 4th year teaching swimming lessons for Shepard’s Swim School. She graduated from Goshen High School. She was a captain and swam 4 years for Goshen. She plans to attends Purdue to studing to be a veterinarian.
Certifications: Infant, child, adult CPR and First Aid, AED, and Life Guarding.
Clarissa Slabaugh – This will be Clarissa 3rd year teaching for Shepard’s Swim School. She will be a Senior at Goshen High School. Clarissa cheers competitively for Indiana Ultimate. She also cheers and runs track at Goshen High School. She has swam competitively during her childhood and enjoys working with children. She plans to study forensic science at Ball State or Ohio State.
Certifications: Life Guarding, Infant, child and adult CPR and First Aid.
Liz Martin – This will be Liz Martin’s 3rd year teaching swimming lessons for Shepard’s Swim School. She is a teacher at Goshen Middle School. She also coaches the girls soccer team at the Middle School.
Certifications: Infant, child, adult CPR, First Aid and AED. Bachelors Degree in Education.
Emily Drudge- has beenworking in pools since 2004, this will be her very 2nd year teaching swim lessons for Shepard Swim School. She graduated from Butler University with a Bachelors Degree in early/middle childhood education with a mild/moderate intervention certification. She is currently working on her Masters Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Educational Technology from Ball State University. Emily currently teaches kindergarten at Waterford Elementary School.
Certifications: Infant, child, adult CPR and First Aid, AED, and Life Guard certified. Bachelors Degree in Education.
Alexis Geoglein- This is Alexis’s 2nd year teaching for Shepard Swim School. Alexis used to be a former student of the program many years ago. She volunteers in the kids program at Grace Community Church and enjoys babysitting and helping kids.
