Ms. Grace is excited to be a part of the team as an Adaptive Swim Instructor. She is currently a student at Doane University, where she is studying Exercise Science with an emphasis in Occupational Therapy. She will graduate in the Spring of 2027 and plans to begin Occupational Therapy school that fall.

​ Ms. Grace has several years of aquatic experience, including three summers as a lifeguard at Papio Bay Aquatic Center and three years of teaching swim lessons. These experiences helped her develop strong communication skills, confidence in water safety, and a passion for creating encouraging and supportive environments. While in high school, she also shadowed at Pediatric Therapy Center, which deepened her love for helping others and working with children of all abilities. ​

Ms. Grace enjoys getting to know each swimmer and adapting lessons to meet their individual needs and goals. She looks forward to helping swimmers build confidence, develop skills, and feel successful at their own pace. Ms. Grace is excited to continue making a meaningful impact as an Adaptive Swim Instructor!

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Ms. Megan has experience working with kids of all abilities for over 10 years. Her love for inclusion stems from her childhood when she had neighbors with Autism, Down syndrome, and other genetic syndromes. She spent her teenage years working as a Swim Instructor, Alternate Curriculum Para, and Direct Support Professional. Ms. Megan now has a 9 year old nephew who is on the Autism Spectrum that continues to inspire her to advocate for the inclusion of all abilities.

​ In 2022 she graduated as an Occupational Therapist and began her journey as an Aquatic Therapist after having completed research on the benefits of adaptive physical activities. Since graduating, she has become an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, received a Microcredential in Autism through the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy, and completed training to become an Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation Institute Certified individual. Most recently, she has begun training to become DIR/Floortime® Certified.

Ms. Megan is passionate about creating individualized approaches that incorporates each person’s strengths while providing neurodiversity affirming practices to support their growth in the water!

Ms. Megan has experience working with kids of all abilities for over 10 years. Her love for inclu... Read More