OUR INSTRUCTORS
Ali Smith
A little bit about Ali.
Ali has been teaching swim lessons for over 15 years. In addition to swim lesson instruction, she has been a lifeguard and coached for several Greater Lafayette Club teams. Ali has a 4-year-old son, Charlie, a husband, Nick, and a husky named Mackey. Ali is a registered nurse who has worked in the operating room for several years. Water safety has always been a passion for Ali, and she wholeheartedly loves helping those have a healthy, confident relationship with the water.
Katie Cockerill
A little bit about Katie.
Katie is a lifelong swimmer with nearly 10 years of teaching experience. Throughout the years, she has taught hundreds of children of varying ages and abilities. She joined Ali’s Swim Academy in June 2022.
Currently, she is a corporate marketing specialist with Franciscan Health. She joined Franciscan Health after completing her undergraduate degree at Purdue University. After that, she earned a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Saint Francis. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and baking, spending time with friends and family, and watching YouTube videos.