Background

Nancy Pleiter-Sadowy, M.Ed., CTRS/L, a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist, earned an Associates Degree in Physical Education, a B.S. from Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, VT, in Recreation and Leisure with a concentration in Recreation Therapy and a M.Ed. from Lesley College, in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Creative Arts in Learning.

She was a co-founder of One Step Further, a consulting business  designed to promote understanding and integration of individuals of all ability. She currently reside in Arundel, ME where she runs her own small business, Choose To Swim.   

She is an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, an American Red Cross Certified Life Guard and am certified in CPR and First Aid. She is also a certified Adapted Aquatic Instructor Trainer through the American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and have taken workshops at the Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation Institute in various aquatic therapies.  

Philosophy

Nancy creates an environment where children of all ability have fun while learning to swim. Nancy's varied array of tools and techniques are the impetus for her non-traditional approach to Choose to Swim. 

By providing children with numerous pre-experiences involving basic movement and exercise, students discover their capability and thus learn how to swim with little  direct instruction. When children have fun, they  work hard without even realizing it.  Thus, as they develop the strength, flexibility and movement skills, they become competent swimmers. 

Her Creative Arts background, blending storytelling with exercise and skill development, allows Nancy to create unique aquatic challenges. Innovative aquatic activity prepares all children with the skills they need to be safe in and around water, develop swimming skills and engage in other aquatic sports. 

Email:npsctsllc@roadrunner.com