About The Splash House

Helena moved from northern New Jersey to the Valley 15 years ago to pursue her associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She lives in Broadway with her three kids — Nathaniel, Gracelyn, and Zachary!

With 20+ years of childcare experience, Helena opened Northern Valley ISR in 2022 and has been helping kids in the water ever since. She holds First Aid/CPR, lifeguarding, MAT, ISR, and Red Cross water safety certifications.

At The Splash House, Helena coordinates programs and teaches, making sure every child has a fun and safe experience. When she’s not in the water, she loves family adventures and cheering on her favorite sports teams.

Hi! I’m Coach Lana. I’m currently in my sophomore year at JMU working towards my bachelor’s in Forensic Psychology. I’ve been a certified lifeguard for four years and a certified swim instructor for two years. When I’m not at the pool, I babysit and have formed a great bond with many parents and children over the years — both in and out of the pool. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, watching true crime documentaries, and spending time with friends. I’m so excited to work with you all in the pool!

I'm a person who likes to make people happy. I try to make everyone feel that they belong. I am a perfectionist when it comes to work and I try to be a great example so others follow safety rules. I am a competitive swimmer and a certfied lifeguard coming to The Splash House with prior experience. I speak Spanish and hope to help everyone that I can.