Continuing Education Class is a part-time program designed to accommodate adults that have graduated from MLC or other area schools and are looking to continue services with programs in music, PE, yoga and art. Creating market products such as food, jewelry and pottery helps trainees with valuable job skills while circuit training classes help keep them healthy and active. Most adults in the CEC work part-time positions and attend the classes on their days off.
ROB CRONE - SUPERVISOR
Rob attended the University of Memphis, where he received his degree in Disabilities and Rehabilitation Services. He began working at Madonna Learning Center in 2019. Before MLC, Rob was an assistant at the Seed Program for 2 years. Rob enjoys playing basketball, growing vegetables in his garden, and spending time with family and friends. His favorite foods are pizza, asparagus, and honey chicken. MLC has been a part of Rob's life for many years. He loves that it provides a community for children and adults with special needs and allows them to strive to be the best they can be! He is very happy to officially make MLC a part of his life.
ALEXIA MALMBERG - ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR
Alexia began working at MLC in 2022. Before Madonna Learning Center, Alexia worked at Millington Municipal School. She has co - guardianship of her brother, who has special needs. She also shares her home with her dog, Daisy. Alexia enjoys crafting, trail waking, coffee, and root beer. She enjoys dinners at Red Lobster, and outings to Barnes and Noble.
Alexia loves the family atmosphere at MLC, and the love and joy the students give.
REBECCA DAVIS - SUPERVISOR
Rebecca received her Bachelors of Science from UT Chattanooga in Special Education. She then received her Masters from Vanderbilt Peabody College of Education in Special Education for Visual Disabilities. Rebecca has been at Madonna Learning Center since 2015. Before MLC, she taught in the Shelby County Schools, Alabama Hoover Schools, Louisiana, St. Charles Parish, and N.O.L.A - E Cole Classique. Rebecca is married to Garry, with three grown children and three grandchildren. She enjoys reading, traveling, and eating italian & mediterranean food. Rebecca adores the supportive staff at Madonna Learning Center, as well as the families. She believes in a commitment to educate the ‘whole’ child.
DENA BARKER - ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR
Dena attended the University of Memphis. She was a preschool teacher for 3 years at Germantown United Methodist. Last year Dena subbed at Madonna. She has worked with children with special needs for over 30 years at United Cerebral Palsy and Christ Church Joy life 901 ministries and Memphis Joy Prom. She is married to Kevin and has 3 children Tyler, Lauren and Olivia. She loves traveling and spending time with friends and family. She is Looking forward to being a part of Madonna Learning Center.