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11/03/2026

Today, I’m remembering Jake Roarke Morrison and honoring the love his parents, Keri and Roarke, continue to pour into his legacy.

Keri has been an incredible pillar for so many families and ISR instructors. Through the Live Like Jake Foundation, she and Roarke have transformed unimaginable grief into action—raising awareness, supporting families affected by drowning, and helping children access ISR lessons through scholarships so more families can learn important water safety skills.

Drowning can happen to anyone, anywhere there’s access to water. We prepare for so many things we hope will never happen. Why should drowning prevention be any different? Drowning is preventable, and layers of protection—including close supervision, barriers, and water safety skills—matter.

Jake, you are remembered and loved. Thank you, Keri and Roarke, for carrying his light forward and helping protect other families.

Today, we honor Jake Roarke Morrison, the little boy whose parents, Keri and Roarke, started the Live Like Jake Foundation in his memory.

After losing Jake to drowning, Keri and Roarke began working to help prevent other families from experiencing the same loss. Their love for their son continues through drowning prevention education, ISR lesson scholarships, and support for families affected by drowning.

The Together for Our Angels dinner is another part of that work. As parents who know this loss, Keri and Roarke understand how much it means to spend time with other families, talk about their children, and remember them together.

Thank you to the Atkins Family for sponsoring the dinner and to every family who shared their child with us.

Jake, you are the reason behind it all.

Forever loved, forever remembered.

11/02/2026

💙 Water safety starts long before summer!🌊

Give your little one the opportunity to build confidence, independence, and lifesaving self-rescue skills while giving yourself greater peace of mind around the water!

✨ A few January openings remain! At this time, this is the only session I can guarantee for 2027.

I've also been wondering… What's holding your family back from enrolling? Finances, scheduling, questions, or something else? I'd genuinely love to hear from you! 💙

Let's make water safety a priority BEFORE summer arrives! 🫶

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10/30/2026

Week 4 is wrapped, and these kiddos have accomplished some big things! We’ve worked through tears and sickness, and now we’re mastering those floats. 🥹💙

This little dude was a ducky for Halloween, so of course he had to show me his skills tonight! He surprised both his mama and me by floating all over the pool. Here’s the sweet little snippet she caught! 🦆

I’ve never had a job that brings me this much joy—except being a momma to my own little ones. But you guys! 🥹 I’m in happy tears that you chose me to teach your babies these important survival skills. Thank you, thank you! 💙

10/30/2026

Safety first pediatrics nailed it! 🎯

10/30/2026

The swim in ISR is about learning how to move through the water to safety—not perfecting swimming strokes. Kids learn to coordinate their arms and legs while keeping their head down to propel themselves forward. They also practice keeping their eyes open to find the side, their mouth closed to hold their breath, and their hands reaching out to grab a ladder, wall, or pool edge.

That’s aquatic problem-solving for water survival! And the skills learned in ISR create a wonderful foundation for stroke lessons as children get older.

10/30/2026

Here at ISR Athens County, it’s not always hard work—we have fun, too! 😉 It’s Treasure Box Thursday, and Ms. Stacy brings a special treasure box for the kids to choose a prize as a little reward for all their hard work.

Just look at these cuties and their cool new glasses! 😎💙

10/28/2026

A float buys time. Time matters. WOW! How powerful is that?!

10/25/2026

❄️ WINTER ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN! ❄️

Strong swimmers are made in the winter. Confident, capable children are prepared long before summer arrives! 💙

When it comes to water safety, preparation is everything. Drowning doesn't have a season, and learning life-saving skills shouldn't either!

At ISR Athens County, we go beyond traditional swim lessons. Through individualized, one-on-one instruction, children as young as 6 months learn essential aquatic survival skills designed to help them respond if they ever find themselves in the water unexpectedly.

✨ Imagine the confidence of watching your child learn to:
💦 Roll onto their back, float, rest, and breathe independently.
💦 Develop the skills to swim, float, and swim to safety when developmentally ready.
💦 Build confidence, independence, and respect for the water.

And for parents? There's something incredibly reassuring about knowing you've taken a proactive step toward your child's safety. While no swim program can drown-proof a child or replace active supervision, these skills can make a life-saving difference.

📅 WINTER 2027 SESSION
Start Date: Monday, January 11, 2027
📍 Athens, Ohio
👶 Ages 6 months and older
💙 Individualized 10-minute lessons, Monday–Thursday, for approximately 6–7 weeks.

🎉 A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA FOR FAMILIES WITH MULTIPLE CHILDREN!

The NEXT family to enroll TWO or more children in our winter session will receive ONE CHILD'S ENROLLMENT FREE! 🎁

That's right! Enroll your little ones together and receive the gift of life-saving swim skills for one child at no tuition cost!

⏳ Limited availability! Once these lesson times are filled, enrollment will close.

Don't wait until the pools open and summer adventures begin to start thinking about water safety. The best time to prepare your child for the water is BEFORE they need these skills.

📩 Message me today to reserve your child's spot or learn more about the ISR difference!

Because their safety is worth preparing for, in every season. 💙

10/22/2026

I seriously have the BEST swim kiddos! 🥹❤️

One of my sweet girls brought me freshly laid eggs from her very own chickens! 🥚🐓 I remember when she first got those little chicks while she was in lessons with me. She would come in every day with stories about them, especially the one that kept pecking her while she tried to feed them! 😂 Since then, I’ve watched her raise her chickens, become a big sister, and continue growing into such a sweet little girl with the loveliest personality.

Then, one of my little guys currently in my fall session surprised me with a handmade hedgehog! 🦔 He was SO proud of his creation, and he absolutely should be. He did such a wonderful job!

These little moments mean more to me than I can put into words.

Being an ISR instructor is about so much more than teaching survival swimming skills. I spend weeks with these children, celebrating their accomplishments, learning their personalities, listening to their stories, and building relationships that mean so much to me.

They aren't just children who come through my program and move on. They become part of my little ISR family. I genuinely care about each and every one of them, and getting to watch them grow, both in and out of the water, is one of the greatest blessings of what I do.

The skills I teach them are incredibly important, but the little lives I get to be part of? That's what makes this work so special.❤️