Meet: Anatasia Dewald

Anatasia Dewald

Founder & Master Instructor

Anatasia founded Squiddles Swim School after the tragic loss of her twin children in a drowning accident in 2005. Since then, she set off on a mission to prevent any other families having to experience this same tragedy. She immediately became and advocate for water safety and drowning prevention, and in 2008, she underwent training to become an aquatic survival swim instructor. She has taught over 2,400 students the skills needed to save themselves and built a team to help achieve her mission of bringing water safety and drowning prevention to the masses. Anatasia is dedicated to preventing drowning incidents through firm, consistent, and compassionate instruction.

Training

ACLS, BLS CPR and First Aid Certified, Angel Fish Training, ISR certified, Cardiovascular and Radiological Technologist

Get To Know Anatasia

• What's your favorite aquatic animal?

  Squid and otter (mammal)

• If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

  Breathe underwater

• What's your favorite cartoon or children's movie?

  Alice in Wonderland & Foster’s imaginary friends

• What brings you joy, or what do you do for fun?

  Time with my kids, foodie adventures, and traveling!

• What's your favorite beverage?

  Classic margarita on the rocks