swim instructors
Elise silsby-flores
Aquatics Program Administrator
& Tier 2 Instructor
DuPont Country Club
Email: swimoffice@diamondstateaquatics.com
Ms. Elise has been working in all aspects of the aquatics industry for 23 years. She specializes in working with our youngest swimmers, our most fearful swimmers, and adults learning to swim for the first time. She loves working with swimmers of all ages and ability levels including working with individuals with unique physical, behavioral, and learning needs. As our resident WSIT/LGIT, she trains and mentors all of our swim instructors and serves as our pool's safety guru. She is currently pursuing a SwimAngelfish Swim Whisperers Certification.
Ms. Elise holds the following certifications:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer/Water Safety Instructor (WSIT/WSI)
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer/Lifeguard Instructor (LGIT/LGI)
Certified Praesidium Guardian
Emily Skwirut
Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) Instructor
& Tier 2 Swim Instructor
DuPont Country Club
Emily has been teaching swimming lessons for 13 years. She is our Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) instructor teaching children ages 6 months through 6 years vital self-rescue and survival techniques. Ms. Emily also teaching traditional learn-to-swim lessons, working with all ages from our youngest swimmers through adults.
Ms. Emily holds the following certification:
Infant Swimming Resource Instructor
Amie Pinelli
Tier 2 Swim Instructor
DuPont Country Club
Ms. Amie has been working in aquatics for 25+ years. She specializes in working with individuals with unique physical, behavioral, or learning needs and adult beginners in our Learn-to-Swim program.
Ms. Amie holds the following certifications:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI)
Katie Socorso
Tier 2 Swim Instructor
DuPont Country Club
Ms. Katie S. has been teaching lessons and coaching swimming for 15+ years. She loves working with our Tiny Fish (6-months-old to 3-years-old) and Little Fish (3- to 5-year-olds) age groups in group and private lessons. As a life-long swimmer herself, Ms. Katie loves teaching swimming fundamentals to pass along her love of the sport to the next generation. She is recently earn her American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT) certification.
Ms. Katie holds the following certifications:
Michael Phelps Foundation IM Program Certification
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI)
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer (LGIT)
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer
American Heart Association CPR Instructor Trainer
Aidan W.
Tier 1 Swim Instructor
DuPont Country Club
Mr. Aidan is currently in his third year of teaching lessons at Diamond State Aquatics Swim School. As a competitive swimmer for the past 13 years, Aidan has achieved amazing successes including top-3 finishes in his events at the Delaware State Championships in 2025 and a securing a spot on the First Team All-State. Mr. Aidan love sharing his knowledge of swimming with youth aged 3- to 14-years in both group and private lessons.
Mr. Aidan holds the following certification:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Annika J.
Tier 1 Swim Instructor
DuPont Country Club
Ms. Annika is in her second year teaching swimming lessons with Diamond State Aquatics Swim School. As a competitive swimmer for the past 6 years, she has achieved amazing successes including 1st and 2nd place finishes in her events at the Delaware State Championships in 2025 and securing a spot on the First Team All-State. Ms. Annika loves sharing her knowledge of swimming youth aged 3- to 14-years in both group and private lessons.
Ms. Annika currently holds the following certification:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Lexi A.
Tier 1 Swim Instructor
DuPont Country Club
Ms. Lexi is currently in her second year teaching at Diamond State Aquatics Swim School. As a competitive swimmer for the past 10 years, she has honed her swimming skills to an elite level. She loves sharing her skills and knowledge with the next generation of swimmers (ages 3- to 14-years-old) in group and private lessons.
Ms. Lexi currently holds the following certification:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Madison K.
Tier 1 Swim Instructor
DuPont Country Club
Ms. Madison is currently in her second year of teaching lessons, but is a newer face for Diamond State Aquatics Swim School. As a competitive swimmer for the past 10 years, she has honed her swimming skills to an elite level. She loves sharing her skills and knowledge with the next generation of swimmers (ages 3- to 14-years-old) in group and private lessons.
Ms. Madison currently holds the following certification:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Caroline D.
Tier 1 Swim Instructor
DuPont Country Club
Biography Coming Soon!
Ms. Caroline currently holds the following certification:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Andie K.
Tier 1 Swim Instructor
DuPont Country Club
Ms. Andie has been a competitive swimmer for the past 13 years. While new to teaching lessons, she has experience working with children through volunteer work and is excited to teach swimmers from ages 3 to 14. Andie has already begun working as an Assistant Coach in our Pre-Competitive Groups. She is excited to start working with our other Group and Private Lessons.
Olivia E.
Tier 1 Swim Instructor
DuPont Country Club
Biography Coming Soon!
Allyson M.
Tier 1 Swim Instructor
DuPont Country Club
Ms. Allyson has been teaching lessons and coaching for three years at her home Club in New Jersey. She loves working with kids on stroke development with those ages 5 through 8, but is happy teaching swimmers of any age or learning stage. Ms. Allyson works with us during the school year so sign up soon before she disappears for the summer!
Ms. Allyson currently holds the following certification:
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Brooke L.
Assistant Coach & Tier 1 Swim Instructor
St. Andrew's School
Coach Brooke currently in her second year of coaching and teaching for Diamond State Aquatics. As a competitive swimmer for the past 10 years, she has honed her swimming skills to an elite level. She loves sharing her skills and knowledge with the next generation of swimmers (ages 3- to 14-years-old) in group and private lessons.