Our people at Papamoa

Vicki

Hi Papamoa Families!

I’m Vicki and I am excited to come on board with Fulton Swim School as the new Team Leader!  My life has been swimming and lets just say spans over 40years!

I was a competitive swimmer and trained under some of New Zealand’s top Coaches like Hisachi Inomata who worked with our Olympian Swimmers, John Beaumont who was a legend in Havelock North for many years and Burt Cotterill in Hawkes Bay.  I have owned 2 private swim schools in Auckland before taking on the role as manager at King’s Swim School in Remuera. This was my “Home at Home” as I was fortunate to live on Site for 15 years.  My partner was set on moving to Papamoa 3 years ago but I wasn’t ready to leave. The Swim School was my family and it was a very emotional decision to leave.

After working in other roles, the minute I met with Dan and Kimberley, I knew I had found my new family!!  I am addicted to the Beach, and my Pug Harley, so you may have seen me around Papamoa East as I am a regular walker!

I look forward to meeting with you all so come up and say hi!

Kerry

Hi, My name is Kerry. I've been a Swim Teacher for nearly 20 years. I love seeing the children progress in their swimming, going from shy preschoolers to happy, excited children in the pool! I'm looking forward to teaching your children.

Kirrily

Hi, I'm Kirrily. I have been teaching swimming for 6 years. I have a 14 year old daughter and 11 year old son. When I was younger I qualified for the age nationals in swimming in Australia where I grew up. I love being in the water, it’s my happy place.

Rebecca

Hi my name is Rebecca, I am currently living in Papamoa with my husband and three sons. I started competitive swimming when I was 8 years old and started teaching swimming when I was 14 so it is safe to say that swimming is one of my favourite things to do. My other interests include the beach, reading, being active outdoors and I have a major sweet tooth!

I look forward to seeing you at the pool.

Elaina

Hey, I'm Elaina. I've been a swimming instructor for a year now. I feel that it is very important for children to have the skill of being able to swim. I also enjoy working with children as I have previously worked in a daycare. One of my favorite things about teaching swimming is when my kids are able to master or improve on their swimming skills.

Makayla

Hi, I'm Makayla . I am currently attending year 13 at school, I am a people’s person and love working with kids. I can't wait to see you at the pool and helping you and your children learn to swim.

Stacey

Hi, I'm Stacey. A mother of five, grandmother to five I have enjoyed teaching my own kids and grandchildren how to swim. I value family time and spending time with the people that are most important to me. I very much look forward to watching my grandkids grow and thrive in the future.

Ange

Hi I'm Ange, most of our local families may know me from Beach Kidz or seen me around the pool here teaching over the years. I have been teaching learn to swim for nearly 15 years with a passion in teaching water safety skills and confidence to preschool aged children. I look forward to meeting you all and spending time with your children in the pool.

Pearl

Hey, I'm Pearl. I've always been a swimmer myself and played a lot of water polo. I feel like swimming is a super important skill to learn and can be super fun. In my spare time I am at the gym or swimming at Papamoa beach. I love teaching the life skill of swimming and can't wait to see you at the pool.

Bri

Hi, I'm Bri! I am currently studying a Bachelor of Education at the University of Waikato, I have grown up spending time around the water and am passionate about working with kids! I look forward to seeing you and your families at the pool.

Amy

Hey there, I'm Amy!
I like to think of myself as a outgoing, understanding and caring person that puts 100% into my job, I have a passion for my work as I enjoy seeing the kids I teach excell and move up level's, knowing I was a part of that makes me feel so proud. I am 44 years old, mum to a 16 year old awesome son and wonderful husband of 14 and a half years. We have 3 cats and 2 dogs. Enjoy family time and heading to the beach. 😊

Jenna

I have a passion for the water. From being a competitive swimmer and surf life saver since i was 6 years old, I have also been a lifeguard, beach and pool. My love for the water also grows through my hobbies which are surfing, going to the lake and just general swimming. I also love the snow and snowboarding in Winter!

I look forward to teaching the life skill of swimming!

Sophia

Hi, I'm Sophia I'm a year 13 student at Bethlehem College. I enjoy swimming and being in the water. I grew up swimming but once I got older I switched over to water polo which I have been playing for the past 7 years and still do. I love being able to teach kids new skills I have been a water polo coach for about 3 years and I'm so excited to now be able to teach all your wonderful kids how to swim. Can't wait to meet you all!

Lily

Hi, I'm Lily! I am currently studying a Bachelor of Education at the University of Waikato. I have been teaching for just under two years. Being in the water anywhere at any time is my favourite thing. I love working with kids and am so excited to see you in the water!

Samantha

Hi, I'm Samantha and I am a student at Papamoa College, I love swimming and being in the water. In my spare time I enjoy reading, playing hockey and spending time with friends. My favourite colour is pink and I feel pink matches my personality with a bit of glitter.