Sandra Jackson

Hi there, I'm the only certified ISR Instructor in Killeen, Texas. I'm thrilled to bring my passions for water safety and specialized instruction to our community. I have dedicated my life to the art of learning and teaching. My background is rooted higher education which has instilled a deep respect for proven methodologies in science and "the why" behind how we learn.

Why ISR?

I've spent years teaching survival swimming through various companies, but when I discovered ISR everything clicked! I saw firsthand that the techniques and rigorous skills required by ISR are by far the most thorough and effective in the industry. I chose to become an ISR instructor because I want to provide the gold standard of self-rescue skills here in Killen and surrounding areas.

I am a lifelong student of excellence, I'm passionate about the science of the swim and the precision it takes to empower a child with life-saving habits.

I can't wait to work with your family and give your children the skills they need to stay safe and confident!

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FAQs
What is your Pricing?
Pricing varies based on your family’s needs — including how many children will be enrolled and whether you’d like me to travel to your home pool. Because every family’s situation is different, I provide customized pricing to make sure you’re getting the right fit for your child and your schedule. The best way to get accurate details is to contact me directly, and I’ll be happy to walk you through your options.
Why are lessons 5 days per week and for only 10 minutes?
The reason for this is multifaceted. First, repetition and consistency are crucial elements of learning for young children. Research shows that short, more frequent lessons result in higher retention. Second, most children have fairly short attention spans and will not be able to focus on the task for longer and we want to take advantage of the best time for learning. A third reason is that, though the pool temperature is maintained at 78-88 degrees, the temperature is still lower than your child's body temperature. Lessons are work and therefore will also be losing body heat. Instructors check students regularly for temperature fatigue since this is an indicator of physical fatigue.
How is it that babies can learn to respond to the danger of water when they fall in?
A baby does not need to perceive danger or be afraid to respond appropriately to being underwater. If a baby has learned to roll over and float when he needs air, he doesn't need to perceive danger in order to respond in this manner. He needs skill, practice and confidence to calmly deal with the situation.
If more frequent but shorter lessons are better, then why don’t you teach 7 days/week?
Everyone needs a little break from learning to process the information and in this case to give muscles a chance to recover. In addition, you need to be able to spend time with your family, as does your instructor. Weekends are family time. Periodically, if weather or other issues have cause lessons to be canceled for numerous days, your instructor may choose to offer make-up lessons on a weekend. This is strictly up to the instructor and based on the availability of parents.

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