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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.​ 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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