Abby Markham, Certified ISR Instructor

Hello! I'm Abby Markham, originally from D.C. I began my career working on Capitol Hill and spent several years in writing, political messaging, and communications. As a proud USMC spouse, I've had the privilege of traveling the world with my husband and 4 kids. We've moved nine times and are thrilled to finally put down roots here in Prince William County. 

My journey with Infant Swimming Resource began when my oldest was a toddler. Like many parents, I was looking for ways to keep him safe. I knew drowning was a huge risk--in fact it's the number one cause of accidental death in children ages 1 to 4--I wanted to find some way to combat this danger. And that's how I stumbled upon ISR. 

Watching my son learn life-saving water safety skills was transformative. We became an ISR family and never looked back! Since then, all three of my other children have gone through ISR lessons, and I've seen firsthand the incredible impact this program can have. They gained swimming skills, the ability to self-rescue, and tremendous confidence in and out of the water--gifts I'm thankful for every day. The ISR Instructors we met along the way inspired me to bring that same peace of mind to other families. And my passion was born. 

Becoming an ISR Instructor has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. Watching children grow in confidence and learn these vital skills that will last a lifetime is truly rewarding. There's nothing like that first 'I did it!' smile! Parenting is full of challenges, and I know how important it is to equip our kids with the tools they need to thrive. That's why I'm passionate about helping families feel confident and empowered when it comes to water safety. I'm excited to continue working with families here in Prince William County and to share this incredible gift with many more children. I can't wait to meet you and your little ones!