We had the good fortune of connecting with Ellie Werne and Terayne Bosch and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ellie and Terayne, can you talk to us a bit about the social impact of your business?
We teach life-saving water safety skills to children as young as 4 months up to 12 years old. We’re proud to teach swim lessons and the importance of water safety in a fun, safe environment that both parents and kids love. Goldfish Swim School was created by parents, for parents, with this goal in mind — to give kids the platform to build essential life skills that will help them make waves in life. We’ve created an inviting and safe place where kids overcome their fears, learn to swim, respect the water and have lots of fun while doing it. Our award-winning tropical environment and shiver-free pools are simply the fun backdrop for where kids do some serious growing and learning.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Our team sets us apart from others they are truly the best ! With that being said I am most proud of our “Fintastic” team they make every swim lesson happen and make such a difference in our community by educating students on being safer in and around the water.They also teach the youth of our community the valuable life lesson of learning how to swim which is something they will use for the rest of their lives.I am super excited that Goldfish is expanding to a third location within South Florida;which will help us to continue our efforts in preventing drowning and being able to educate even more swimmers.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Here our top recommendations EATS
-Lucky fish in pompano beach
-The Cove in Deerfield beach
-Talkin Tacos in Coral Springs
-Let’s Chill Ice cream in Coral Springs
-Izziban Sushi and BBQ in Lauderhill
-Huey Magoos in Coral Springs
Don’t forget to grab a chicken tender sub from publix!

THINGS TO DO
-Watch the sunrise
-Gumbo Limbo Nature Center In Boca Raton (Sea Turtles )
-Go to sawgrass mills for some shopping
-All watersports at the local beach

DRINKS
-Shots Miami
-Rhytmn and Vine
-World of Beer -Coconut Creek
-Agave

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to dedicate my shoutout to the wonderful mentorship I have received from my Regional Manager Tim Fracassi.He is truly one of the best leaders I have ever met and has helped guide me throughout my career with Goldfish Swim School I would not be where I am today without him.He has taught me a lot and helped me grow into the person I am today and I can not thank him enough! -Ellie

I would like to dedicate my shoutout to my mom and dad, two of the strongest, loyal and hard workers I know. I am eternally grateful for the lessons and experiences my parents have shared with me. They created the backbone of who I am as a leader, worker, and daughter. With the foundation they have given me, I plan to continue to grow and learn day by day within this industry. I truly admire and look up to all the sweat and tears they have gone through to get me to where I am today!
-Terayne

Website: https://www.goldfishswimschool.com/

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Image Credits
Ellie Werne

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