Meet
Mrs. Amy
"I truly love my job. It's the BEST thing that I've ever done in my life. What I teach these kids now will affect their lives forever. I love each and every one of my little students, and I think that's one of the things that sets Amy's Aquatics apart from other swim schools."
I've always loved the water. My mom says I learned to swim before I learned to walk, so she wasn’t surprised when I came home from elementary school and asked if my sister and I could join the new Denton YMCA swim team. She agreed and then called my aunt to ask if my cousins wanted to join, as well. It quickly became a family affair and we spent our summers surrounding the pool, cheering for each other. I joined the swim team as soon as I entered high school and then joined the diving team, as well.
After I graduated from high school, I attended UNT. They didn't have a swim team, so I took their advanced swimming class and finished in just a couple of weeks. During this time I met my husband, Wes; we married young and started our family. I became a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor in 2002 and started teaching my friend's children how to swim.
I traveled to different pools to teach on-and-off for several years, and then in 2010 I took a leap of faith and started Amy's Aquatics. I had been laid off from a job I didn’t enjoy and our family had moved into a home with a pool, so I took it as a sign that we were ready to take the plunge, literally, by going into business for ourselves. That summer, I taught 52 kids to swim. The next summer, I set a goal to double that amount, and I did. Amy’s Aquatics has continued to grow every year and has racked up many awards such as: HulaFrog's Most Loved 2019 and 2020 and Best of Denton County 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
At Amy's Aquatics, we always tell the kids, “I’ve got you.” That when they're here, they're safe. It’s incredible how much looking kids in their eyes and telling them "I've got you" can calm them down. I also don’t allow the kids to say "I can’t.” Instead, I have them rephrase it to "I will try.” Usually after a few tries, they realize they CAN! There's nothing more rewarding than that!
Meet
Charlotte
Charlotte is a 23 year old with a lifelong passion for swimming and teaching. She grew up in Flower Mound, TX and graduated from Flower Mound High School in 2021. She also swam competitively for 7 years; her favorite events were the 50 backstroke and 50 freestyle.
Charlotte found her love for teaching when she started instructing at 16 years old. She now has 5 years of experience teaching swimmers of all ages. She loves helping the little ones learn the basics as well as teaching the older kiddos how to refine their technique. She is so grateful that she gets to teach her students such a valuable lifelong skill.
Charlotte is expecting to graduate from the University of North Texas in May of 2026. She is incredibly excited to use her newly found free time to share her passion for swimming!
Meet
Megan
Megan Clayton is a 26 year old with a heart for teaching. She swam for three years with Frisco Aquatics and breaststroke is her favorite stroke. She graduated in 2017 from Wakeland High School. She is also a graduate of Collin College with two associate degrees in teaching. After graduation she worked as a special education paraprofessional as well as Behavior Therapist with a focus on working with children who have an autism diagnosis. Teaching has always been a passion of hers from a very young age. She has also volunteered for five years at ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship where she was able to participate in their Gateway to the Brain program.
Megan married her husband, Austin , in January 2024 officially joining Amy's wonderful family! Megan and Austin enjoy spending time with their four-legged kiddos, Raikou and Entei. Megan is super excited to join Amy's Aquatics this summer. She is looking forward to the opportunity to combine two things she loves, swimming and teaching, and we are excited for her to join our team!
Meet
Wendy
Born on the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii, Wendy was immersed in a world of water from an early age. Although she grew up surrounded by the ocean, it was in Ottawa, Canada, where she learned to swim at just five years old. This early experience ignited a lifelong passion for aquatic activities.
By the time she turned 16, Wendy had already established herself as a dedicated lifeguard, ensuring the safety of others while also teaching swim lessons on the side. Her commitment to swimming led her to pursue coaching, where she not only taught swim lessons full-time but also guided a swim team, nurturing young talents in the sport.
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Wendy's love for water extends beyond swimming; she cherishes any aquatic environment, whether it be a serene lake, a flowing river, or even a backyard pool. This passion seamlessly intertwines with her dedication to children, as she has spent over 22 years as a certified teacher in Texas. Throughout her teaching career, she has specialized in ESL, French, and language arts, inspiring countless students to embrace learning.
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As a single mother, Wendy raised two beautiful children, Adam and Jessica, who have both excelled in their respective fields. Adam graduated from the University of North Texas, specializing in Information Technology, while Jessica is a graduate of Mary Hardin-Baylor University and now works with PepsiCo. Wendy fostered a nurturing environment for her children, and the family spent many summers enjoying their backyard pool, hosting gatherings with friends, and simply relaxing while swimming with their dogs.
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Wendy also shares a passion for travel with her family. They love exploring beaches and islands together, creating lasting memories in beautiful destinations. Some of their favorite vacations include the breathtaking Sierra Nevadas, the sunny beaches with iconic piers and rocks in Los Angeles & La Jolla, California, and the black sands in Maui, Hawaii.
Wendy Hardin's life is a testament to her dedication to her passions—teaching, the water, and her family. Through her commitment to enriching the lives of children and creating cherished moments with her loved ones, she continues to make a lasting impact on those around her.
