Swim Staff
Laura Halter
Swim Director and Head Coach - Tier 1 
Alex Tangas
Head Swim Instructor - Tier 2 Hi, I'm Alex! I started swimming at Edgebrook when I was 6 years old, and am now entering my fourth year of University. This is my fifth year teaching lessons here at Edgebrook! In that time I have also coached for Issaquah Swim Team, and am a USA Swimming certified coach. Although I love to work with all ages and skill levels, I especially enjoy and have experience working with upcoming competitive swimmers who want help improving on their strokes. |
Kate Halter
Head Lifeguard and Assistant Coach - Tier 2 
Michael Peck
Swim Instructor/Swim Coach Tier 2 Hello all! My name is Michael and this summer will be my third year coaching for Edgebrook. I have swam competitively for Edgebrook, Bellevue Club, and Newport high school, and I have a background teaching swim clinics, group lessons, and private lessons. I’ve worked with many levels (beginner to competitive swimmers) from 5-16 years old, and I am most familiar coaching ages 8-14. I’m very passionate about coaching and I look forward to helping my swimmers improve everyday and enjoy their progress! |
Alyssa Helgesen
Swim Instructor/Swim Coach Tier 2 Hello!! My name is Alyssa and this summer will be my third year coaching for Edgebrook! I have been swimming my whole life and in the past I swam for Edgebrook, Bellevue Club, and Issaquah High School. This will be my fourth year teaching swim lessons and I love to work with all ages! I love teaching swimming and creating that fun environment to help each swimmer be the best they can! |
Augustine Tangas
Swim Instructor Tier 3 This is my third summer teaching lessons here at Edgebrook! I’ve been on the Edgebrook swim team for the past 12 years, and I’ve done both private and group lessons and have experience with all levels. I enjoy working with beginner swimmers and finding new ways to make lessons fun! |
Abigail Stipe
Swim Instructor Tier 3 Hi! My name is Abigail and this will be my second summer teaching lessons. I have swam at Edgebrook since I was a kid, swim for Issaquah high, and Bellevue club. I have a huge passion for the sport and love sharing it with others, having fun is rule number one. I have the most experience with younger kiddos, but I also love working with older kids as well. |
Abby Rubin Swim Instructor Tier 3 Hello! My name is Abby and though this is my first year working and teaching at Edgebrook, I have helped teach kids to swim for a couple years now. I have been on the swim team for about 10 years and have had the most experience with younger kids, though I love teaching all ages! |