Timetable - Bowles, Crowborough/Tun Wells

Meet the Teachers at Bowles

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  Laura

  Senior Teacher (BPS - Monday)

  Laura is one of our Senior Teachers, based in the Tunbridge Wells area. She also keeps busy behind the scenes with Admin and Operations.

  After being spotted aged 8 by a diving coach whilst somersaulting into the pool, she was asked to join the local diving team. This soon led to County and National teams where she won National medals and a couple of National titles.

  At the age of 16 it was time to choose between her two loves - diving and musical theatre. She chose the latter and went on to train at London Studio Centre and perform in many shows.

  I have always loved being in and around water, as a young child I loved collecting pennies from the bottom of the pool that my Dad used to throw in.

  After my daughter was born I knew I wanted her to have the same confidence, respect and love of the water that I have. A friend of mine recommended Puddle Ducks and I have not looked back!

  I instantly fell in love with the whole concept and I knew I had to be a part of it. I count myself so lucky to be able to do a job that I love, find so rewarding and teaches an invaluable life skill.

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  Louisa

  Teacher (SA - Friday and BPS - Sunday )

  Louisa has over 13 years experience as a primary school teacher but she left to become a stay at home mum to her three children. She joined Puddle Ducks at the end of 2022 as a Poolside Assistant. Fast forward 8 months and she is qualified to teach both Swim Academy and Baby & Pre-school. 

  My own children show the range of attitudes to swimming. My daughter loves the water and is super confident. My middle one is incredibly cautious. I started Puddle Ducks with him to build up that water confidence and awareness of how to stay safe. Maybe the youngest will be somewhere in between. 

  I have loved working with children again and seeing the leaps in both confidence and ability, it was the part of teaching I really missed.

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  Robert

  Assistant Teacher (SA - Friday)

  Robert joined us after he decided to have a career change after nearly 10 years in Retail Management. He spent a lot of time when in college, visiting primary schools to teach PE lessons, so has been able to put some of those skills to good use in the pool. 

  He joined us as a Poolside Assistant and has recently qualified as a Baby and Pre-school teacher. He is also training to teach Swim Academy. 

  What appealed to me about teaching swimming was that I can teach children a skill that will stay with them for life. I was drawn to Puddle Ducks as I believe the water safety and survival skills they teach are really important.

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  Emma L.

  Teacher (BPS - Saturday)

  Emma has recently completed her training to become one of our Baby & Pre-School teachers. She is also training to become a teacher. She clearly likes to be kept busy!

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  Mia

  Teacher (Swim Academy)

  Mia is one of our Swim Academy teachers. She teaches Levels 1 and 2. She is also a Poolside Assistant at some of our sessions.