Michael Quirke
Swimming background: I started teaching lessons in high school. While living up in Chicago, I worked for the YMCA and taught lessons. After moving back to Bloomington in 2016, I started teaching with Four Seasons.
Specialties: Working with children ages 2 to 12, also working with children with developmental disabilities.
Favorite stroke or drill: Back Stroke, Elementary Back Stroke, Breast Stroke
I have been teaching swimming: 35 years, on and off
What I like about being a swim instructor: I thoroughly enjoy working with kids and teaching them the skills of how to swim, while making it fun for them. There’s nothing better than seeing a child master each stroke and enjoy it in the process.
I have been at Four Seasons: Over 4 years
Fun fact: 4 years ago I rescued a Newfoundland/Collie. The truth is, she rescued me! Her name is Gracie, and I love her to death. I can’t imagine not having her in my life.