https://mvisr.com/about daily 0.75 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce435d6bea1ed00016ba287/1558964652247-5MWXNMFZVOPGE4TY6U2Q/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7ee8b3df7ea1e91f09dbe/eff4bef4-28ca-4fb1-8821-4c684d9d508c/IMG_1953.jpg About - Meet Your Instructors Katie Berdis Meet Katie! Katie started her ISR journey when her son was 18 months old while living in Cincinnati for her husband's fellowship. After completing his ISR Self-Rescue skillset, she wanted her son to continue in lessons. Knowing there wasn't an instructor in the area, she decided to become one herself. Katie and her husband, Anthony, live in Austintown, Ohio, and are proud parents to three-year-old Mason. Katie has a bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University in Elementary Education but decided to pursue her love for teaching differently. When she is not in the pool, she loves to spend time with her family and friends and root on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Youngstown State football teams. Kara Burnett Meet Kara! Kara began her ISR journey in February 2020 with six weeks of intense in-water and out-of-water training. She first became interested in ISR when a family member drowned in a private pool. It was then that she realized that this tragic accident could have been prevented. She was inspired to make sure children have the skills needed to survive an accidental fall into the water. Her goal is to educate parents and the community about water safety and ensure "not one more child drowns." In addition to teaching ISR, Kara has been a full-time physical education and health teacher for twenty years. She received her BS degree from Mount Union College and her Master's Degree from Ashland University. She resides in Canfield, Ohio, with her husband of 19 years and her two children. When Kara isn't teaching school or in the pool, she enjoys being active, playing tennis, golf, and spending time with her family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7ee8b3df7ea1e91f09dbe/1638395541051-22LI1UKK1O9LWDOWM4JA/1K1A6702.jpg About - Is your swim instructor a Certified ISR Instructor? There are many instructors who say they teach ISR techniques, however, unless they are listed on the ISR Instructor locator on the official ISR website and meet the criteria below, they are NOT Certified ISR Instructors. All Certified ISR Instructors: Have an email address ending in @infantswim.com Can provide parents with a copy of their current ISR Certificate for review Offer lessons five consecutive days per week, for a maximum of 10 minutes each day Will require your child to be registered through ISR’s Online Registration Process and approved to begin lessons by our Registration Evaluation Team (approval email will come from an email address ending in @infantswim.com) Complete the Daily BUDS Discussion form with you prior to each lesson Can be found on the instructor locator at locator.infantswim.com https://mvisr.com/water-safety daily 0.75 2021-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce435d6bea1ed00016ba287/1558964652247-5MWXNMFZVOPGE4TY6U2Q/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Water Safety https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7ee8b3df7ea1e91f09dbe/1638395544452-QI5LIPUAN0VGHU2MICKF/1K1A4897.jpg Water Safety - 5 Keys to Water Safety 1. Effective Supervision The most critical line of defense is adult supervision. This includes during both swim and non-swim times. A majority of water accidents and drownings happen when children are not supposed to be near the water. If your child is ever missing, look in ALL places with water first. 2. Pool Fences Install a permanent 4-sided fence with self-locking gates. Ensure that the pool fence is at least 3-5 feet from the pool edge. A 4-sided pool fence can decrease the chances of a water accident by more than 80%, compared to a 3-sided fence. 3. Locks & Alarms Make sure all doors and windows, especially the ones leading to the pool area, are locked and alarmed. You can turn your home security system’s chime feature on, install stand-alone alarms, and use child safety locks. 4. Survival Swimming Lessons A moment's inattention does not have to cost a child his life. ISR's Self-Rescue training is an added layer of protection, teaching your child water survival skills in a completely safe environment. 5. CPR If an emergency happens, it is essential parents and families are prepared. Learn to perform CPR on children and adults and remember to update those skills regularly. https://mvisr.com/home daily 1.0 2022-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7ee8b3df7ea1e91f09dbe/1638395532406-EK0FFDMPLVYP2TTNSM6Q/Copy+of+1K1A2828.jpg Home - Lessons Learn about our ISR Self-Rescue lesson structure and skill sets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7ee8b3df7ea1e91f09dbe/eff4bef4-28ca-4fb1-8821-4c684d9d508c/IMG_1953.jpg Home - Meet Your Instructors Get to know your Certified ISR Instructors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7ee8b3df7ea1e91f09dbe/1638395532394-P5NODV3CV7FWSY7CB734/1K1A4621.jpg Home - Water Safety As a drowning prevention resource for your family, ISR recommends a multi-layered approach towards water safety in your home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7ee8b3df7ea1e91f09dbe/1638395544470-ER93HFJ3LB18VCAFCUKU/Copy+of+DSC_0721.JPG Home - FAQ Get answers to our most common questions! https://mvisr.com/faq daily 0.75 2022-11-17 https://mvisr.com/lessons daily 0.75 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce435d6bea1ed00016ba287/1558964652247-5MWXNMFZVOPGE4TY6U2Q/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Lessons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7ee8b3df7ea1e91f09dbe/1638395549401-NDEITIOB1NBWCTP3VGPV/1K1A6973.jpg Lessons - Rollback to Float Children 6-24 Months Old Generally speaking, children ages 6 months to 2 years learn the ISR Self-Rescue skill of rolling onto their backs to float, rest and breathe. They learn to maintain this position until help arrives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a7ee8b3df7ea1e91f09dbe/1638395549410-PQQPD2SNL3B403NS3WOE/G0506781.jpg Lessons - Swim-Float-Swim Children 2-6 Years Old Older, more mobile children will learn the full ISR Self-Rescue sequence of swimming until they need air, rotating onto the back to float, then rolling back over to continue swimming. ISR students are taught to repeat this sequence until they reach the safety of the steps, side of the pool, or the shoreline. https://mvisr.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce435d6bea1ed00016ba287/1558964652247-5MWXNMFZVOPGE4TY6U2Q/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Contact