Laura Bronstone
Owner/Program Director

   Laura Bronstone is the Owner and Program Director of My Playground. She is a USA Gymnastics Instructor Member, USAG Safety Certified, a USAG Certified KAT (Kinder Accreditation for Teachers) Instructor and has completed the USAG Movement Education and Lesson Plan Development Preschool Teacher Education Workshop.

   Laura is a gymnastics teacher, advanced ballet instructor, choreographer, professional dancer, certified aerobics instructor and personal trainer.

   Laura is a member of the National Association for Sports and Physical Education; American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness; and American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

   Laura is an advocate for physical exercise and is the mother of two children.

   Kris Norris has re-joined our Staff as teacher for First Moves, Little Leapers, Doodlebugs and Beginning Gymnastics. Kris joined our staff during the initial year of operation then moved with her family to Chile to explore the country and immerse themselves in the Chilean culture and lifestyle. Kris recently returned to Truckee and we are thrilled to have her back in our studio. Kris has a California Teaching Certificate and Preschool Certificate. After graduating from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature, Kris enjoyed a far-flung career in journalism and marketing before returning to school to earn her teaching credentials. She has taught pre-school, elementary and high school. Physical activity is an important part of Kris’s professional and personal life and she likes to focus on including physical activity in the learning process. “Working with children, being creative and having fun is the best part of teaching,” she says. Kris has lived in Truckee for the greater part of 13 years with her husband, Michael, and children, Seamus and Priscilla. Welcome back Kris!

   Todd Tanis is a gifted and delightful teacher for our Beginning Gymnastics and Gymnastics Level 1-2 classes. Todd has been a boys gymnastics coach for over 12 years in Truckee, Chico and Mt. Shasta and coached both recreational and boys competitive teams through USA Gymnastics Level 6. Todd is also an alpine ski coach on the Sugar Bowl Ski Team, a musician, performing artist and instructor in piano and voice. Todd enjoys teaching children of all ages.

Lindy Miller is a talented and gifted teacher for our Beginning Gymnastics, Level 1-2, and Level 3-4 gymnastics classes. She grew up in the gym - her mom owned a successful gymnastics facility in Northern California. Lindy was a competitive gymnast and then began teaching in 2004. Lindy graduated graduated from UNR with a degree in Anthropology and Health Ecology. Lindy also teaches children’s recreational programs, preschools and after school care programs here in Truckee and truly enjoys working with children.