ALL ABOUT WHY MISS TRONA STARTED
Teaching young children has been my passion for as long as I can remember. As a young adult, I had the privilege of working alongside moms and grandmas in our church nursery for years, gaining hands-on experience and a front-row seat to nurturing children with love and care. Through teaching, playing, and creating meaningful learning experiences, I discovered the joy of helping little ones grow. Choosing elementary education as my degree path was an easy decision—teaching has always been my calling. Even during college, my part-time job was in after-school care at an elementary school, and my summers were spent working in daycares.
Now, even in retirement, I continue to do what I love, working part-time at a unique private school in McKinney. Working with children brings me so much joy! Whether it’s sharing my books, my kitchen, or my pool, being part of their learning journey is truly rewarding. I spent nine wonderful years as a stay-at-home mom to my three daughters, and those moments I will always treasure.
My first grand-baby is coming this summer, but in the meantime, my several grand-pets—including my grand-dog, Ranger, call me Lollie! I am excited to share my love of learning, time, and care with your little ones. -Miss Trona
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
MISS. SHAWNDA L.
Ms. Shawnda has been a collegiate swimmer, lifeguard, white water instructor, swim teacher, as well as a special education teacher, principal, and behavior support specialist.
mrs. trona J.
Retired educator with 26+ years in classrooms, a master’s in Reading Science, and specialized dyslexia therapy training who believes learning is sweet! Focused on creating a supportive, and fun learning environment inside and out of the classroom and trained to build confidence for all children.
the Dynamic duo
When Trona and her husband moved into their current home, they were fortunate to meet their wonderful neighbor, Miss Shawnda. As they got to know each other, they quickly realized they shared many common interests. Trona told her all about her job at TKC, and Shawnda was so intrigued that she called to interview right away! When Miss Trona later shared her idea of teaching swim lessons, Miss Shawnda was just as excited and ready to dive in. Now, this dynamic duo is gearing up for a summer full of fun and learning!
