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Meet Therace Pollard - ISR Master Instructor in Chandler, Arizona

Hello! My name is Therace Pollard, and I teach ISR (Infant Swimming Resource) lessons from my home in Chandler, Arizona. I was inspired to become an ISR Instructor by my greatest blessings - my husband and our three amazing children.

I couldn't have asked for a more supportive and loving partner. As a firefighter, my husband deeply understands the importance of aquatic survival skills. Together, we treasure knowing that our children have the tools to be safer around the water. They are my biggest fans, and they truly love what their mom does!

Each season the children I teach continue to inspire me to be the best Instructor I can be. Watching their confidence grow and seeing the joy and gratitude in their parents' eyes is nothing short of priceless. I feel truly blessed to make a difference in the lives of these families.

I am a proud graduate of Arizona State University, and I am certified in CPR and First Aid. As an ISR Master Instructor, I maintain annual recertification through continuous education and training. .

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FAQs
Will my child fear the water because of lessons?
There is an important difference between being fearful and being apprehensive because you are not yet skilled in a new environment. ISR is not like traditional swim lessons; it is a drowning prevention program that teaches survival swimming. Sometimes as a parent, you make choices for your child’s safety, like sitting in a car seat, because you know they are important. The same can be said for ISR. Fun can be defined as when skill meets challenge. Once competent in their skills, many children cannot be dragged away from the pool. They are having entirely too much FUN.
Why are lessons 5 days per week and for only 10 minutes?
The reason for this is multifaceted. First, repetition and consistency are crucial elements of learning for young children. Research shows that short, more frequent lessons result in higher retention. Second, most children have fairly short attention spans and will not be able to focus on the task for longer and we want to take advantage of the best time for learning. A third reason is that, though the pool temperature is maintained at 78-88 degrees, the temperature is still lower than your child's body temperature. Lessons are work and therefore will also be losing body heat. Instructors check students regularly for temperature fatigue since this is an indicator of physical fatigue.
Do you have children that just can’t learn the skills?
No. Every child can learn. It is my job to find the best way to communicate the information so that it makes sense to the child. I set your child up to be successful every time you bring them to me. I start where they are and through consistent lessons, we see progress.
How do the kids react during the first few lessons?
Children often fuss during the first few lessons because they are in a new environment and around new people. As your child becomes more confident in his/her ability in the water, the fussing will decrease. It is not unlike the first time you tried a new exercise class or were asked to perform a task at work that you’d never done before: the first time you try a new task it is always challenging, until you get the hang of it. It is the same for your young child. Your child is learning to perform a skill that he/she’s never done before.

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Lessons are personalized to each child's unique needs and pace. Whether your little one is just starting out or already loves the water, I am here to help them feel safe, capable, and empowered. I meet each child with patience, encouragement, and a commitment to their growth.

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