Our Directors
Meet the experienced directors leading Crawfish Swim School programs.
The Team Behind the Lessons
Our directors bring decades of combined experience in swim instruction, water safety, and child development.
With Crawfish Since: 2012
Education: B.S. in Kinesiology, Louisiana State University
Certifications:
Infant/Toddler Swimming
Special Abilities Swimming
CPR & First Aid/AED
About Ashley:
Ashley joined Crawfish Aquatics in 2012 as a swim instructor and became Director of Crawfish Swim School in 2017. She is passionate about helping swimmers of all ages build confidence in the water while teaching the life-saving skills every child needs. Ashley also works closely with local schools and community organizations to promote water safety and drowning prevention throughout the Baton Rouge area.
Kayla Dysart
With Crawfish Since: 2006
Experience:
Swim Instructor
Age Group Coach
8 & Under Coach
Director of the Developmental Competitive Division
Swim School Director (since 2017)
About Kayla
Kayla joined the Crawfish family in 2006 as a swim instructor, and what began as a summer job quickly became a lifelong passion. As Swim School Director, she loves helping children build confidence in the water, develop life-saving skills, and discover a love for swimming along the way.
With Crawfish Since: 2013
Education:
B.A. in Psychology, Minor in Sociology — Louisiana State University
M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis (Autism Spectrum Disorders) — Ball State University
Experience
Age Group & Developmental Swim Coach
Behavior Therapist
Adaptive Aquatics Program Director (since 2019)
About Sarah
By combining her background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with her passion for swimming, Sarah helped create and launch Crawfish Swim School's Adaptive Aquatics program, where swimmers with unique abilities can build confidence, develop water safety skills, and discover a lifelong love of the water.
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