Lynne Zavrski is the Founder/Owner of Children of the Sea. Lynne graduated from the University of Hawaii in Recreation. Her background includes life guarding and teaching public swimming during the 1980's in Hawaii. She has trained in Infant/Toddler Survival Swimming, is certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and has been a part of the aquatic industry for over 20 years. She is also an award-winning member of the National Swim School Association.

In 1982, Lynne started Kei Kai (which means Children of the Sea in Hawaiian) where she gave private lessons from her home. There Lynne began developing the child-paced philosophy of what is today's Children of the Sea Water Safe Program. Lynne believes that every child (or adult) can be lovingly taught at an individual pace to overcome any obstacles to learning water safety. She believes that learning to become a secure, technical and proficient swimmer not only masters life-saving skills, but can also accommodate good health, self-esteem and a life-time enjoyment of the water.

Lynne began Children of the Sea in 1996 as a year-round swim school in Portland, Oregon, with 100 students and three instructors. Today, the school, staff and registration have expanded greatly, accommodating as many as 2,000 students per year in one or more classes. Children of the Sea conducts four sessions per year, with instruction six days and four evenings per week. Programs include a flexible class schedule and a range of class levels to accommodate every stage of learning from ages 4 months to adults. Only instructors who have a great caring for children and their well-being are invited to be part of the Children of the Sea team. Constant in-house training assures that instructors hold to the high standards of the school. Lynne encourages representative attendance at host swim schools and industry conferences to assure that Children of the Sea keeps abreast of the most effective aquatic techniques and equipment.

Lynne believes strongly in community support through school participation in safety events. Children of the Sea is ever ready with information, video tapes, news letters, safety tips, and informed school representatives. The school has participated in OMSI Safety Safari, Tigard Safety Town, Mom's Home, Babies R Us, Baby and Family Show, Summer Camp and Vacation Show, Rose Festival and many public school presentations. Lynne's hopes such exposure will further her mission to make every child water safe.