Watch Me Swim with Heidi

03/09/2026

To my wonderful swim families 💙
I wanted to share a quick update that I will not be teaching swim lessons this season as I continue my courses to become fully certified as a Special Education teacher. While I’m excited for this next chapter, stepping away from the pool for now was not an easy decision because teaching your kiddos brought so much joy.
I highly recommend any of the amazing instructors at Watch Me Swim Lakeland & Plant City. Your swimmers will be in such patient, knowledgeable, and caring hands.
Once I complete my certification courses, there’s always a possibility I may revisit teaching swim in the future. Thank you for trusting me with your little swimmers and for all the support along the way. 💙

04/24/2025

Hi Swim Families!

Starting May 12th will be the ONLY 6 weeks swim session I will be doing in North Lakeland for the year. After this 6 weeks I will be switching from pool to classroom to teach full time in the fall. All my current families will be referred to Plant City or Mulberry locations for refreshers in the fall and spring.
My schedule is filling up quickly. Posted below are available time slots for new or refreshers students.

My hours are 8:30-12:00.
All New Students must start on May 12 to get the full 6 weeks.
Refresher students range from 2-4 weeks depending on if we are adding skills to your child’s survival swim sequence.

Message me to get on my schedule!

10/09/2024

Thinking of all my families as we prepare for Hurricane Milton. Please be vigilant of open water after the storm. Keep extra close eyes on our children.
Be safe ❤️

⚠️During times of crisis, like a , it’s easy to get distracted as adults focus on safety, preparations, and recovery. But it’s crucial to remember that drowning can happen in seconds, especially when children are left unsupervised near water. Storms often leave pools, ponds, and lakes unsecured and more dangerous than usual. As we prepare for this , let’s prioritize water safety too. Stay vigilant, secure water sources, and never leave children unattended around water, even for a moment. Drowning prevention is vital, even in the midst of chaos.
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09/19/2024

🚨 September 23rd will be my last session in North Lakeland this season, due to some unforeseen circumstances with the heater in the pool I am utilizing. Before the weather gets chilly and the temperature of the pool drops. Please send me a message!
Thank you to my families for your schedule flexibility!

08/14/2024

Did you know most drowning occur during non swim times?

Be sure your child can self rescue fully clothed in summer & winter attire.

Message me today about openings in North Lakeland 9am-12:00pm before my season closes for winter.

07/26/2024

1 of the 5 layer of protection is having a barrier around your pool.

It’s near impossible to keep eyes on our children 💯 percent of the time. Put safety barriers in place to protect your family and guest.

07/26/2024

Congratulations to one of my tiniest swimmers. In 6 weeks she learned to self rescue all before her 1st birthday! Thank you to her family for trusting me to teach her these skills. I look forward to seeing her grow and work with her in the future. 💛💛💛

07/25/2024

💧World Drowning Prevention Day, declared in April 2021, is held annually on 25 July. Every year, an estimated 236,000 people drown, making drowning a major public health problem worldwide.

💙 The Water Smart Tots Foundation is dedicated to preventing childhood drowning by raising awareness and providing water safety education throughout the greater Tampa Bay Area.

07/25/2024

07/18/2024

Let me take a moment to shout out this beautiful & unstoppable girl! She started lessons with me lacking confidence, anxious in the water. Day•1•I told her each day she entered the pool she needed to remind herself she can do hard things. Today is Day•16• and she now has the competence and is CONFIDENTLY swim float swimming the entire length of the pool! She is a rockstar! SO Proud of her! I have absolutely loved my time with her! ❤️

07/18/2024

This sweet girl came to me as a refresher student who previously graduated as a roll to float in 2023, taught by another wonderful instructor & teammate of mine ❤️.
Now in 2024 she is graduating from her refreshers as a swim float swim!
It’s amazing what a year of growth and development can do for our littles. Thanks to this wonderful mother for keeping up with her refreshers and no interference.
Thank you Water Smart Tots Foundation for providing this family with a scholarship making lessons accessible to all children!