Julie has been teaching babies and kids of all ages since 1991. She is passionate about educating people on the importance of consistency and positivity surrounding water and swimming lessons. She moved to Santa Barbara in 1991 to attend UCSB where she graduated with a BA in Sociology and a minor in Women’s Studies and Coaching for Swimming, Diving and Water Polo.

She has taught and run swim programs in Buffalo, NY, Denver, CO and Las Vegas, NV before returning back to Santa Barbara to fulfill her lifelong dream of having a swim school in Santa Barbara. Her love is seeing children be successful, thrive and gain self confidence by overcoming fears and learning the love of swimming and water.