Hi there! I’m Bria McKown, or as many of my students like to call me, Miss B! Since 2020, I’ve had the privilege of teaching Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) lessons and helping kids become confident, competent swimmers. As the first ISR instructor in the state of West Virginia, I’m  deeply passionate about bringing water safety to my home community of Morgantown and beyond, one little swimmer at a time.

My ISR journey began like many others: as a mom. I was on a mission to find swim lessons for my kids—Meric, then 18 months old, and Maizy, just 3 months old. Through my search, I came across Infant Swimming Resource and became very intrigued. I NEEDED these lessons for my babies. But when I discovered there wasn’t an ISR instructor within an hour and a half of us, I decided to dive in myself (quite literally). A few months later, and I was on my way to Fort Myers, Florida to train to become an ISR instructor. I turned my passion for protecting my kids into a calling to protect children across our beautiful state of West Virginia.

Since then, I’ve taught over 450 little ones, giving them the skills they need to safely enjoy the water while empowering parents with peace of mind. Whether it’s watching a baby master a float for the first time or seeing a shy toddler blossom into a confident swimmer, there’s nothing more rewarding than sharing these life-saving skills. ISR instructors around the world live by the motto “Not One More Child Drowns,” and I’m proud to help make that mission a reality. 

When I’m not in the pool, you’ll find me chasing after my three kids—Meric, Maizy, and our youngest little water baby, Moxx—along with my husband Chad and our sweet rescue pittie, Indi. Our family loves to travel, and, no surprise, we spend most of our free time around the water! Teaching my own kids the importance of water safety has truly been life-changing. 

If you’re ready to help your child gain life-saving skills and confidence in the water, let’s make it happen together!