As the founder of Georgia Swim School, she has been instrumental in shaping an inclusive environment where swimming lessons are accessible to all, regardless of background or ability.
BRUNSWICK, GA, August 12, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Nicole Fairfield has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Fairfield has established a distinguished career in water safety and aquatics, marked by more than 25 years of dedicated service and leadership. As the founder of Georgia Swim School, she has been instrumental in shaping an inclusive environment where swimming lessons are accessible to all, regardless of background or ability. Since founding the company in 2022, her school has offered instruction every day, both at its facilities and in students’ homes. Her commitment to inclusivity is reflected in her mission to ensure everyone learns how to swim, and she personally oversees the training of new instructors, requiring genuine passion for teaching, current certification and liability insurance. The school’s rapid growth — expanding from fewer than 150 students in its first year to 978 in its second, and then to four locations with two year-round organizations by its third year — stands as a testament to her leadership and the power of word-of-mouth reputation. Her personal mantra and that of her company is, “I want zero drownings.”
In addition to her primary role, Ms. Fairfield became the owner of Brunswick CPR Lady in 2018, a company she rebranded from Coastal Health and Safety Associates, which she originally founded in 2010. Brunswick CPR Lady specializes in American Red Cross and American Heart Association-approved training and certification courses.
Ms. Fairfield’s signature curriculum in her company, Joyful Waters, is the cornerstone of her educational approach. The program offers a unique swim curriculum, rooted in a Montessori-inspired, child-led approach that emphasizes emotional well-being, water safety and joyful exploration. Unlike traditional survival-focused programs, it creates a calm, supportive environment where young children build confidence and foundational water skills alongside their caregivers. The curriculum is divided into two developmental stages: First Splash (for ages 6–15 months) introduces infants to water through gentle, trust-based experiences, while Aqua Explorers (for ages 16–36 months) encourages independence with basic swimming movements, breath control and saf