Infant Swimming Resource of Hendersonville

Serving Sumner County since 2017

Stacey McGhan founded ISR of Hendersonville in 2017 and has taught over 300 students in the Sumner County area.

Stacey McGhan, Certified ISR Instructor

Prior to becoming an ISR Instructor, I worked as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for 7 years. I received my Bachelor of Science from Austin Peay State University and my Nuclear Medicine Certification from Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Upon becoming a mother of 2 children, I quickly found the need to educate my children in the pool. My oldest child knew no fear and absolutely loved the water. I lost sleep a countless number of nights worrying about her wandering away and finding her helpless in the pool. That is when I found ISR and my peace of mind. I enrolled both of my children and was fascinated by the entire process. They quickly loved their instructor and have continued to enjoy swimming while having a healthy respect for the water.

Seeing how much Infant Swimming Resource helped my family, I was inspired to become an instructor and join the team. As a healthcare provider, I have always enjoyed patient contact and helping people. As a stay-at-home mom, I appreciate the struggles parents face to raise their children and keep them safe. Becoming a Certified ISR Instructor has been a perfect calling to blend my passions so that I can give back and make a difference in the Hendersonville and Gallatin communities.

FAQs

Do you have children that just can’t learn the skills?

No. Every child can learn. It is my job to find the best way to communicate the information so that it makes sense to the child. I set your child up to be successful every time you bring them to me. I start where they are and through consistent lessons, we see progress.

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.

Is it the baby fat that makes them float?

Actually, the primary factor in a baby’s ability to float is the ability to take air into the lungs. To maintain this access to air, the child must adjust his/her posture. The difference in positioning for an adult can be inches. For a baby, this adjustment is reduced to centimeters. If a child’s body posture is just a few centimeters off, it can make the difference between the face being submerged or the child having access to air.

Can’t babies swim naturally?

Unfortunately, babies cannot naturally swim. If this were the case, there wouldn’t be so many drownings every year. According to the Center for Disease Control and Accident Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1-4 in the United States.

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