SINK or Swim School Staff

Clint is owner and lead instructor for Sink or Swim School, two time winner of Low Country Parent magazine's "Mom's Choice BEST Swim School" in 2017 and 2019. Certified with Infant Swimming Resource in 2010, his training and education continued with Infant Swimming Resource certification into 2017.  Clint works mostly with babies and toddlers but work with all ages.  

Lynette has been involved in education for over 20 years with a BS in education and a PhD in Biology. Her professional leadership is driven with passion to help her students. Lynette joined our Team in 2017 and her son Harper was a student in the program. Lynette can help you prepare for a triathlon, swim team or your little one. 

Susan has been an instructor with Sink or Swim School since 2016. Susan's motto is, "You are stronger than you think" and she can make a brick float! Her daughter was also a student of the program. Susan is best fit to work with babies and younger children. 

Trish started with us in 2019 and has made many friends! Ms. Trish can help with new students and swim team work with all your strokes. Ms. Trish can also help with your little floaters!

Melanie is our Program Administrator. You probably have already exchanged a phone call or email with her. Melanie has only worked as our administrator since 2018 but has been involved  for 7 years as all four of  her children have gone through the program. 

McKenna started with SINK or Swim in 2020. Swimming has been a large part of her life since a young age- swimming competitively for 8 years and currently swimming with the Palmetto Masters Swim Team.  McKenna attends Charleston Southern with a major in middle grade education. McKenna works with babies, toddlers all the way to teaching stroke technique to swim team. 

Matthew started with SINK or Swim in 2021 but has been teaching since 2016. Matthew coached a junior swim team for 2 years. Matthew will help you learn how to float on your back and feel comfortable in the pool as well as learn the strokes needed for swim team! Matthew

is a Junior at University of South Carolina studying exercise science. Matt works with students 3 years and older.                

La'Nya started with SINK or Swim in 2021. She has been teaching for 3 years. She has swam competitively for 4 years and is getting ready to start her 5th year this summer. She is looking forward to attending Clemson in the fall! La'Nya works with students 3 years and up. 

Anna started training with SINK or Swim in 2020. Anna is CPR certified and will teach group lessons! Anna only works with the group lessons. 

Lauren started with SINK or Swim in 2021. Lauren has been teaching since 2017. She swam competitively for 2 years with Summerville High School and 3 years with YMCA. She can teach all of the Fundamentals of swimming. Lauren works with students 3 years to adults.