Maddie Gustafson
Teacher
Sun Prairie, WI
How long have you worked for FOSS?
2 months!
What is your favorite skill to teach and why?
The safety turn—Humpty Dumpty makes it fun, and we’re learning a life-saving skill!
What is your personal favorite water activity?
Diving for rings in a deep pool.
As a child, how did you feel about the water?
I loved it! I swam at my aunt’s pool every summer.
Did you have any particular challenges or lack of confidence you needed to overcome to learn to swim well?
I was overly-confident and tended to put myself in danger before I was a strong swimmer.
What is your favorite swim lesson activity to do with kids and why?
I love helping kids increase their confidence in the water, so the most rewarding part of my job is when my swimmers reach their goals!
