Former D1 swimmer. Aquatics professional. Mom of four.

Swimming has been part of my life since childhood— swimming competitively from ages 5–18 and then I went on to compete as a Division I student-athlete at Rider University.

After graduating, I began coaching and became an Aquatics Director in New Jersey, where I spent eight years building and leading innovative swim programs. During that time, I redesigned swim curriculum, launched a new lesson academy, created water-survival programming, and developed adaptive swim lessons in partnership with Faces 4 Autism.

In 2022, as a mom and aquatics professional, I saw a growing need for convenient, high-quality swim instruction and founded Island Aquatics NJ, LLC. What began as a one-woman operation has quickly grown into a team of instructors serving families throughout Atlantic and Cape May Counties.

As a mom of four, I understand the importance of safety, confidence, and convenience. Our mission is simple: to help the next generation learn to swim, survive, and love the water.

M‍aureen’s connection to the water began at the Jersey Shore, where swimming was a major party of her ‍life from a young age. What started as a childhood love for the water grew into a lifelong passion for swimming, water safety, and helping others build confidence in and around the water.

Over the years, Maureen has coached swimmers ranging from beginners gaining confidence in the water to athletes competing in Special Olympics, YMCA Championships, and USA Swimming Junior Olympics. Her teaching style combines technical skill development with patience, encouragement, and a strong focus on safety.

As a mom of four who raised her family in the Mainland community, Maureen understands firsthand the trust families place in swim instructors. Her mission is to help every swimmer build confidence, respect the water, and develop the skills they need to stay safe - while fostering a lifelong love of swimming.

Jessica’s journey with water began long before she became an instructor — summers spent in the pool and ocean sparked a lifelong love and respect for the water. That passion stayed with her as she grew, eventually inspiring her to help others build confidence and comfort in the water.

As an Early Childhood Education teacher, Jessica brings a deep understanding of how young children learn at every stage of development. She has extensive experience working with infants through older preschool-aged children, creating positive, encouraging environments where kids feel safe to explore and grow.

As a mom to a 6-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son, Jessica knows firsthand how important water safety and swim confidence are for families. Her personal and professional experiences drive her commitment to help every child feel capable and excited to learn in the water.

From 2017–2020, Jessica worked as a lifeguard at a local community center under Alicia, where she gained valuable hands-on experience in water safety, supervision, and supporting swim instruction. She is dedicated to bringing that same level of safety, fun, and encouragement to every lesson she teaches — helping swimmers not just learn skills, but feel confident in their abilities.

Lauren is a mom of two—a boy and a girl—and a kindergarten teacher at Brigantine Community School, where she has been teaching for the past 11 years. She graduated from Stockton University and has always had a strong connection to both education and the water. Growing up near the beach, Lauren spent many years as a Brigantine BP lifeguard and taught swim lessons for 15 years, helping countless children learn to feel confident and safe in the ocean.

Before her teaching career, Lauren was also a rower. Rowing crew at Holy Spirit High School and continuing in college at Stockton University. Her lifelong connection to the water has shaped much of who she is today. As someone who grew up on an island and spent years watching and working in the ocean, she strongly believes that every child who lives near the water should understand its power and learn how to safely manage and respect it.

When she’s not in the classroom, Lauren loves spending time with her family at the beach and enjoying everything the ocean has to offer.

Swimming has been a part of Maddie’s life from the very beginning. She started in the water as an infant and began competitive swimming at the age of six under the guidance of Coach Alicia. Over the years, her love for the sport continued to grow, shaping both her confidence and dedication in and around the water.

Maddie recently graduated from Mainland Regional High School, where she was a four-year varsity swimmer. During her high school career, she was a key contributor to Mainland’s South Jersey Championship team and served as co-captain during her senior season. Her years as a competitive swimmer have given her valuable experience, discipline, and a strong understanding of proper swim technique.

Coming from a large family with more than 30 first cousins, Maddie has spent her life surrounded by children of all ages. Her natural ability to connect with young swimmers, combined with her patient and encouraging personality, helps create a positive learning environment where children can build confidence and develop important water safety skills.

This summer, Maddie will begin her fourth season as a lifeguard with Margate City Beach Patrol. Her experience as both a competitive swimmer and ocean lifeguard reflects her commitment to water safety, and she is excited to help the next generation of swimmers learn, grow, and feel confident in the water.