About The Splash House
Brenda Diaz, Co-Owner
Brenda was born and raised in the Valley. She has three children — Manuel, Ximena, and Mateo. Prior to motherhood, Brenda gained experience in bookkeeping, management, data entry, and customer service. After becoming a mom, she wanted a career that allowed her to be with her children. She has been working in childcare since 2021 and recen
Brenda was born and raised in the Valley. She has three children — Manuel, Ximena, and Mateo. Prior to motherhood, Brenda gained experience in bookkeeping, management, data entry, and customer service. After becoming a mom, she wanted a career that allowed her to be with her children. She has been working in childcare since 2021 and recently earned her certificate in Early Childhood Education from Blue Ridge Community College. She will soon have also earned her associates degree in General Education. Brenda has been an ISR parent since 2020 and has grown passionate about the program and swim, leading her to start The Splash House, alongside Helena. She holds her certifications in First Aid/CPR, AMAT, and several Red Cross certifications. You will find her answering emails, calls, and posting on our social media. When she isn‘t busy with work, you can catch her and her children exploring new places or watching a Disney movie and eating snacks.
Helena Bodine, Co-Owner
Helena was born and raised in northern New Jersey. She moved to the Valley 15 years ago to pursue her associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She resides in Broadway with her three children — Nathaniel, Gracelyn, and Zachary. Helena has over 20 years of childcare experience, most recently as a director of a local preschool and af
Helena was born and raised in northern New Jersey. She moved to the Valley 15 years ago to pursue her associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She resides in Broadway with her three children — Nathaniel, Gracelyn, and Zachary. Helena has over 20 years of childcare experience, most recently as a director of a local preschool and afterschool program. She opened Northern Valley ISR in 2022 after undergoing extensive training and has been helping families and their children, in the water, since. She holds her certifications in First Aid/CPR, lifeguarding, MAT, ISR, along with several Red Cross water safety certifications. Helena will help coordinate our programs as well as continue to teach. When she is not in the water, you can catch her at local family activities with her children or watching sports.