Meet The Team

Beccy

Franchisee

I became passionate about baby swimming after taking my eldest daughter, Isabella, to classes when she was four months old.  I have always been a keen swimmer and Isabella’s lessons quickly became the highlight of my week.  She is still a keen swimmer and loves spending time at the pool. My youngest, Amelia, started swimming at seven weeks old and is equally at ease in the water.

I enjoyed baby swimming classes so much that I decided not to go back to my original HR career and starting teaching baby, toddler and pre-school swimming lessons instead and I can honestly say that I have never looked back!

Beccy teaches at Hoburne Cotswolds, South Cerney.

Flis

Senior Teacher

My job is so rewarding. I love kids enjoying and being safe in the water, and having lots of fun.

Flis teaches at Oxford Witney Hotel.

Kat

Senior Teacher

I came to join the team after having my eldest two children and wanting to share my passion for swimming with others. I teach our baby and preschool and swim academy classes. I will bring fun and enthusiasm to your class.

Kat teaches at East Hanney, nr Wantage, Lincoln Farm Park, in Standlake and Radley College Sports Centre.

Tash

Teacher

A Little Bit About Me

After having Max I quickly realised I didn’t want to go back to my full time office job.  I was looking for swimming lessons for Max and thought that teaching children to swim is something I would love to do.  I contacted the Puddle Ducks Oxfordshire office and the rest is history…

A Few of my Favourite Things

• Playing with my little boy, Max
• Swimming
• Reading
• Food

My Most Memorable Moments

• Having Max
• Getting married
• Buying my first house

Tash teaches at Shilton Pool, Lincoln Farm Park, Standlake and Manor Farm, Lechlade.

Lynn

Teacher

A Little Bit About Me

I have 3 children of my own who have always enjoyed their swimming lessons.

Once my twins started school I very quickly realised I needed something to keep me busy...I’m not used to being home alone in a quiet house! I knew a few of the Puddle Ducks ladies and made some enquiries and started as a poolside assistant. I really enjoyed watching the lessons and chatting to the mums and little ones and decided to take the plunge and commence my teacher training. I’m so glad I did as I love my job and couldn’t imagine doing anything else!

A Few of my Favourite Things

• Spending time with my family
• Tapas......yum!
• Running....it keeps me sane.....almost!

My Most Memorable Moments

• Finding out I was pregnant.....with twins!
• Going to Buckingham Palace with my husband for an awards ceremony
• Bringing each of my children home from the hospital after they born

Lynn teaches at Hoburne Cotswolds, Cirencester, Lincoln Farm Park, Standlake & Shilton Pool, nr Carterton.

Sarah

Teacher

A Little Bit About Me

I started my Puddle Ducks adventure as a poolside assistant, however I quickly realised that I wanted to be in the water teaching!
I love using the skills in the water that I gained as a children's Physiotherapist to help my teaching, such as child development and movement patterns. Learning to swim is such an essential life skill that really can save lives, and I feel proud to be involved in your child's swimming journey.

A Few of my Favourite Things

• Playing at home with my family
• Skiing
• Wales!
• Swimming in the sea

My Most Memorable Moments

• My Winter wedding
• Watching my little girls meet Father Christmas in Lapland
• Meeting a US President!

Sarah teaches at Minster Lovell, Lincoln Farm Park, Standlake and Manor Farm, Lechlade.

Keri

Teacher

A Little Bit About Me

Hi, I live with my husband, 2 children and chocolate Labrador. I spent most of my time, while growing up in South Africa, in swimming pools so feel quite at home in water.

My 2 children are very keen swimmers so when I am not in the water teaching, I am either at swim training or poolside at a swimming gala.

I love watching little one’s progress through our programmes and having FUN at the same time.

A Few of my favourite things

• swimming and snorkelling
• baking with my daughter
• going on family walks with our dog, Zazu

My most memorable moments

• Meeting my husband
• Living in Italy for 2 years
• Swimming down the wild water rapids with my kids at Center Parcs while it was snowing 

Keri teaches at Hoburne Cotswolds, Cirencester, Radley College Sports Centre & Manor Farm, Lechlade. She also poolsides at our Shilton pool on Mondays.

Sharon

Teacher

A Little Bit About Me

After being made redundant from a management job in an office I decided to have a career rethink. I thought about what I love doing, what I want to get out of working and how to balance work with my young family. I swam with a club when I was young and have always loved the water so I decided that teaching swimming would be the new career for me!  I took my own children to various swim schools but when I spoke to Puddle Ducks I knew that they were the perfect fit. I love the Puddle Ducks ethos, the care they have for all of our customers and they are such a friendly and supportive team to be part of.   

A Few of my Favourite Things

• Playing with my two boys
• Movies
• Netball

My Most Memorable Moments

• Having children
• Getting married in Thailand
• Travelling to Canada with my family

Sharon teaches at Alexandra House in Wroughton, The Wiltshire Hotel, Royal Wootton Bassett & Hoburne Cotswolds, Cirencester.

Lizzie

Teacher

Hello - I've been teaching with Puddle Ducks in Reading since 2016 and now I'm excited to be joining the Oxfordshire team as well. My 2 big girls both learned to swim with Puddle Ducks and love the water. My littlest is a Kicker and we love our lessons with Kat at Radley.  Outside of the water I love playing the saxophone in my quartet (The Saxy Mommas), running, sewing, and socialising with family and friends. I can't wait to meet you in Goring and to be a part of your Puddle Ducks journey !