Mike Hagensick on Clubhouse

Bio

Mike Hagensick is currently the assistant swim coach at the University of Northern Iowa, owner and director of E3 Collective and the Panther Academy for Water Safety. He has a Masters of Arts in Teaching: Instructional Strategies - Intellectual Disabilities and a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education.

The vision for E3 Collective was sparked while Mike Hagensick was a special education teacher working with children with complex needs. During this time, he worked with many great teachers, paraeducators, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. Through close collaboration and a shared vision of opportunity, students were able to access unique experiences and opportunities leading to an improvement of quality of life. As Mike transitioned into a new role outside of the school system, he started the Panther Academy for Water Safety in order to promote inclusive, age-appropriate and evidence-based learn-to-swim and water safety instruction to individuals with and without diverse abilities. By integrating high-level teaching practice and community outreach, PAWS strives to deliver excellent programs for all children regardless of individual need. His mission to expand the access and opportunities in the community led him to creating an adaptive Ninja Warrior program, developing an adaptive yoga program, and designing a future adaptive gymnastics program with local organizations.