Karen Faust

I was born in Gainesville Florida but grew up in South Jersey. So I consider myself a Floridian but with a smattering of a Jersey Girl. I eat boiled peanuts, grits and love Philly and South Jersey.

I moved to Florida in 1995 and met my husband Chuck. We got married in Hawaii and had kids right away. We have 2 kids Jacob who is finishing his degree at UT Austin and Isabel who is going to school in Gainesville. We have 4 pets Rockie a cockapoo, Mochi, Kiwi and Squid all rescue cats.

My background is as an Electronic Technician; I have worked for many companies repairing their equipment. I love troubleshooting a problem. I went to Salem Community College same place my Dad was a professor.

I found out about ISR when Jacob was 18 months old and knew I wanted to be an instructor. I’ve always wanted to work for myself and this job is the BEST one I’ve ever had. I've been certified since 2007 and I love watching all the kids gain confidence in swimming and floating never gets old. I love meeting new families. I teach at the best place the Children’s Safety Village, it has a heated indoor pool and great playground to play on after lessons. You can come by anytime to check out lessons just text me so I know you’ll be coming 407-729-6251.

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FAQs
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.
Do parents have to leave during the lessons?
No. You are truly the best cheerleader your child could have. Your positive support and encouragement are invaluable to creating an effective learning environment for your child.
Why don’t parents participate in the water during the lessons?
We do not want the baby to initially associate the water with the love, attention, and affection of the parent while in the water. Also, it takes incredible concentration and objectivity to teach the baby how to respond to an aquatic emergency and our experience shows that parents often find it too difficult to be objective to be effective teachers with their own children in the water. We gladly invite parents to join us in the pool once their child has independent skills to practice at home.
Why does it take an average of 6 weeks for my child to learn this?
The 6-week average is an estimate that is based on the average time in which it takes most children to learn these survival skills. Every child is unique and ISR’s Self- Rescue program is specifically designed based on your child’s individual strengths and needs. It is important to realize that this is an average which means that some children will actually finish more quickly while others will need more practice. ISR is dedicated to safety and, therefore, we want to provide your child with the time and best opportunity to become proficient in his/her survival skills. We will always honor your child’s needs.

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