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    About Miss Donna

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       Professional Experience

          Miss Donna brings over 30 years of experience teaching swim lessons across Colorado, Texas,

          California, Florida, and Washington.

                                    ® Certified Professional Survival Swim Instructor

                                    ® Certified Instructor, specializing in children who learn differently

•     Experienced in working with children and adults including:

  • Autism

  • Anxiety

  • Sensory needs

  • Motor challenges

​                                 ® Philosophy

          At Swim Shine Aquatics, Miss Donna is part of a network of energetic, creative professionals who

          share a passion for water safety and swimming.

          She is dedicated to teaching your child life-saving survival swimming skills so they can enjoy the

          water safely and confidently.

          All instructors complete 100+ hours of in-water training, along with education in child development

          and behavior management.

          Her approach combines the physics of swimming with proven teaching methods to create the safest

          and most comprehensive baby swim lessons possible

       Core teaching values:

          Help children survive and be safe in and around water

          Build confidence and a lifelong love of swimming

          Create fun, efficient, and transformational lessons

          Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents — watching children discover the joy of

          swimming is her greatest reward

       Background & Personal Life

          Miss Donna grew up in Southern California, surrounded by water and aquatic sports, and swam

          competitively through Junior College.

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          She’s a proud mom of five and enjoys spending time with her family outdoors — kayaking,

          paddleboarding, jet skiing, and of course, swimming!

​​          At home, she loves relaxing with her goldendoodles, Finn and Daisy.

       Certifications & Safety Training

                                     ® Certified Professional Survival Swim Instructor

                                     ® Certified

          CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified

          Specialized in teaching children and adults with special needs

       A Message to Families

            “My goal is to help every child not only survive in the water — but love it for life.
          I can’t wait to meet your family and share the life-changing gift of swimming.”
          — Miss Donna      

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