Stephanie has always been a water baby turned into water rat while growing up on the Jersey Shore.  She was a four year varsity swimmer in high school and was an assistant swim instructor as a teenager.  She started as a beach lifeguard as a teenager and became pool certified lifeguard while in college.  She has continued to gain certifications through the years and is currently certified as a lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, and Lifeguard Management through the American Red Cross.  She has been a swim team coach for a summer recreation team and high school varsity team working with competitive swimmers ages 10 through 18 years.  Stephanie has been teaching swim lessons for over ten years working with swimmers ages 6 months through 70+.  Given her educational background, Stephanie has worked with swimmers with special needs as well.  Water safety is extremely important and the number one priority for Stephanie when working with swimmers and families.