Maliea grew up in the water and spent most of her teens diving at the Aquatic Center. She was extremely successful in her time diving and was able to qualify and attend the USA Diving Nationals the last two years of competition. During her later years of high school Maliea turned her focus to the ROTC program where she because a leader in the organization. She enjoyed leading and instructing her fellow classmates in drills and marksmanship.
Soon after she finished diving, Maliea started teaching swimming lessons with Ms. Jillian. Now in her third summer with Lane 4 Swim School she feels it is one of the best things I have ever been blessed with! She loves watching the joy on a child's face when they jump in the water or learn a new skill.
"I am extremely grateful to be able to teach kids the importance of water safety and provide them with tools they need to be successful in swimming."
Maliea is currently in the process of becoming an Orlando Firefighter and training is taking up most of her time. In her free time she enjoys surfing, wakeboarding, hunting, fishing, traveling and spending time with my friends and family.
Maliea will be unavailable for lessons between the time of April 15 - August 1, 2024. She will be back teaching the kids in the fall of 2024! Let's wish her luck in her first couple of months with City of Orlando Fire Department!