Our people at Patumahoe

Ria

NZSCTA Rookie Swim Coach of the Year 2015, NZSCTA Nan Niven Master Swim Teacher 2021

Hi! 😊

I started teaching swimming in 1999 from babies through to adults. I used to be a competitive swimmer back in the Philippines for 8 years. I have been with Fulton Swim School since 2012 and I just love it.

I am a qualified AUSTSWIM Teacher for Swimming and Water Safety, for Infant and Preschool Aquatics, and also an AUSTSWIM Assessor for Swimming and Water Safety.

Teaching swimming is my passion, I believe that swimming is a life skill everyone needs to learn, to be safe and have fun in the water. Outside of work, I love spending time with my son, family and friends.

Emma

Heya!

My name is Emma. I started teaching in 2019. I’ve been travelling to America, UK and Europe working at Camp America as an American Red Cross Lifeguard. Which was one amazing adventure. Growing up, I attended Patumahoe Primary School and learn to swim here at Fulton Swim School for a few years as well.

I believe that it’s super important for all Kiwi kids to learn to love the water and swim competently. In my spare time I love to dance and have been dancing for 15 years and have taught for 4 years. Working with children is so rewarding and something I’ve always thoroughly enjoyed. I can’t wait to meet you all this year so feel free to come say hi!

Alix

Hi my name is Alix, I have been in and around water for many years and think swimming is a life skill everyone should learn. I have been swimming since a very young age including with Fulton swim school. I look forward to seeing you at the pool.

Amber

Hi Guys!

My name is Amber. Growing up having most of my family living in the Coromandel swimming was a pretty essential skill, so I started swimming lessons at a young age, including swimming with Fulton Swim School for a few years as well.

Teaching children is something I have come to love. In the last several years I have taught Karate in the same dojo which I have trained in since I was seven and I enjoy passing on the knowledge that was passed on to me.

I look forward to seeing you guys in the pool and helping you with your swimming journey!

Carly

Hello, my name is Carly. I grew up around the water with boating, scuba diving and a home pool.

In my spare time I love to go camping, kayaking and other outdoor activities with my two young daughters in tow!

I believe that swimming is a vital skill for all New Zealanders to learn so they can be confident and safe in, on and around the water.

Having previous coaching experience in other sports I hope to provide the best tuition I can to your kids in this new endeavour

Amy

Hi I’m Amy!

Since I was a kid I have always loved being in and around water. Because of this, my parents signed me up for swimming lessons here at Fulton Swim School Patumahoe.

For the past few years, I have been living overseas in Italy and have just recently returned back home to NZ to study primary education at the University of Auckland.

Looking forward to meeting you all! :)

Aaron

I have been blessed to have the opportunity of teaching swimming for all ages in the Philippines for 22 years. I am thankful and grateful to have been given the chance to impart this life-skill and continue my journey as a swimming teacher here in Fulton Swim School. My goal for my students is for them to become better each time we have our lessons, and for them to enjoy while they are learning. My basic guiding principle in teaching is that if you make your students smile, you will definitely win their hearts, and everything will be easier for everyone.

Robbie

Hi, my name is Robbie,

I started swimming lesson’s when I was 6 months old and I have spent time in the water in one way or another for most of my life! My family even call me a fish!

You are always close to water in NZ, so I feel it is important to know how to swim and keep yourself safe.

When I am not in the water I am studying to be an mechanical engineer at MIT, playing hockey or rugby, or just sleeping (aka my recovery time). I love keeping active through swimming, sports or working out. I play hockey for Waiau Pa and have also played representative hockey for Counties Manukau.

Tyler

Hey! My name is Tyler and I have loved swimming ever since my very first lessons as a baby. I first joined Fulton swim school at 5 years old and then moved on to competitive swimming at 7 years old. I now swim for Pukekohe swimming club. I believe that learning to swim is such an important skill to have as New Zealand is surrounded by water and we all tend to be in or around water during our hot summers. I love to see kids improve and achieve their goals and I look forward to seeing when I am teaching.

Kayla

Hi, my name is Kayla. I started my own swim journey learning to swim with Fulton Swim School when I was 4 years old. I love being around children and am very excited to share my experiences with all the students learning to swim as I think it is an essential skill to learn. In my spare time I enjoy, playing hockey, racing at dirt track and hanging out with my friends and family.

Necie

Hi, I am Necie.

I currently attend college and I hope to study Psychology one day. I love swimming and think it is an important skill to have. I look forward to seeing you at the pool and getting to know my students.

Madi

Hey Guys!! My names Madi and I learnt to swim at Fulton swim school at the age of 4. I moved on throughout the levels until i reached Fulton swimming club, I continued to swim for the club until I was 16. My passion is being in and around any body of water, and I believe that all children should learn to swim as it is an amazing life skill to learn. I can’t wait to share and pass on my skills with you and help you grow your confidence in the water. I look forward to help you achieve your goals as a swimmer!!

Nicola

Hi, I'm Nicola

Swimming has always been a passion of mine and I swam competitively when I was a teenager and still love being in the water. All my children have attended swim lessons here at Fulton Swim School and I’m very excited to be returning as a swim instructor.

I look forward to seeing you at the pool.

Leah

Hiya! My name is Leah, and I'm a passionate, driven individual who enjoys spending time with young people, pursuing my university studies, and participating in rugby as an athlete. I believe that learning to swim is not only an amazing way to have fun, but also a necessary life skill! I enjoy working with kids, so I'm looking forward to seeing you all in the pool.

Remy

I am a 16 year old student at Waiuku college. I have been swimming with Fulton since I was 6 months old until moving into competitive swimming 7 years ago. Apart from swimming I enjoy art and music. I look forward to passing on my love of swimming to others.

Jess

Hi! I’m Jess I started swimming when I was baby doing classes with my mum! I started swim classes on my own with Fulton when I was 5 at the Puni pools and then worked my way up to Development Squad. Outside of work I have experience as a Surf lifeguard having volunteered out at Karioitahi beach. In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors doing lots of tramping. I am looking forward to meeting you at the pool!

Elisha

Hi, my name is Elisha. I have a passion for sports, including swimming, as I have loved it since I was little. I swam here at Fulton Swim School for many school related lessons, so it is a joy to come back and teach others too. Swimming is an essential skill that everyone should learn, and I strive to enable others to enjoy swimming as much as I do! I also love to work with kids, so I look forward to seeing you at the pool.

Eilis

Hi, my names Eilis, I started swimming at Fulton swim school as a baby, I have been through all the levels right through to FAST. In my spare time I like to play netball and squash and also do tap dancing and have done since I was three. Look forward to seeing you all in the pool

Madi

Hi im Madi! I have a love for the water and am excited to be part of the Fulton team and teach kids to swim. I attend the local High School and enjoy spending time with children. I believe that swimming is important to learn in New Zealand, I look forward to being part of your swimming journey :)

Allan

Hi I’m Allan, I study fine arts and politics at university and like to paint.
I look forward to teaching you and your children the life skill of swimming and meeting you soon at the pool!

Samantha

Hi I'm Samantha!
Outside of school I love to dance and have been dancing since I was 3.
I look forward to getting to know your child and teach them to Swim!

Jade

Hi - I'm Jade! I am a bubbly confident person who loves to work hard and learn new things along the way. I love boosting people's confidence and striving for the kids goals. I’m a student studying vet nursing and I love working with animals and kids and putting a smile on their faces. I can't wait to meet you all.

Ethan

Hi, my name is Ethan

I have been swimming and around pools my entire life and I still enjoy it to this day. I started swimming when I was 6 months old in the Philippines, till 14 when I was swimming competitively for FAST here in New Zealand. I now work for FAST as an assistant coach and enjoy teaching my swimmers what I have learned as a swimmer over the years, and I hope to do the same for your kids! I think that swimming is a valuable life lesson here in New Zealand with water everywhere around. I think that every person should learn how to swim to keep themselves and others safer around water.

In my spare time, I enjoy playing football, running, and cooking. I am also currently studying for a Bachelor of Business at the University of Waikato and one day hope to have my own business.

Juanita

Hi Everyone! I'm Juanita, an active Mother of two Girls, who loves working with children!
I can't wait to teach you the life lesson of swimming!

Emiri

Tēnā koutou katoa, Ko Emiri tōku ingoa. I have lived in the Franklin area for 20+ years, raised in Pukekawa, educated in Tuakau and learned to swim in Pukekohe. I studied in Wellington and Auckland to gain a BSc in Ecology and Environmental Science. I am currently studying with the University of Waikato to become a qualified Science teacher and safely connect kids to the world around them.

Emma

Hi I'm Emma!
I enjoy Sports and playing Netball, as well as being at the beach and in the outdoors! I also enjoy cooking and baking and can't wait to help assist your child to learn to Swim!

Lola

Hi Everyone, I am Lola!
I try to bring a positive and uplifting atmosphere in everything I do and I look forward to assisting your child at the pool!

Greer

Hey! My name is Greer and my journey swimming at Fulton Swim School started when I was 7 years old! Over the years I progressed through all the levels and ended up becoming a competitive swimmer and being apart of the FAST team. I consider Fultons another home to me, as I've spent numerous days in and around the pool, meeting and establishing new friendships as well as challenging myself to be the best I can be! I am super passionate about swimming, and I think it is so important that kiddos learn how to swim from a young age as we are surrounded by so much water in NZ! When I'm not in the water, you can find me playing football, reading or hanging out with friends. As someone who has grown up being a student at Fultons, I am very excited to be able to teach kids who are keen to swim and achieve their goals in the pool!

Keely

Hi, I’m Keely! I am 20 years old, a big sister and aunty. I love swimming at the beach, singing and eating yummy kai! I am passionate about swim safety and love hanging out with the kiddies :)