About me

I began working with children as a director and teaching artist.I have worked in educational theater for over 10 years directing and teaching students from secondary school through the collegiate level. I am also a certified Access Educator specializing in making the arts accessible to students with physical and mental disabilities. I spent three years as a teaching artist in Washington DC, teaching playwriting, acting, directing and musical theater to students elementary school through high school.

When moving to New York City in 2013, I began working with children outside of the classroom, as a nanny and babysitter. I realized very quickly that my values as a teaching artist and director translated flawlessly into childcare in the home. I believe in making every moment an opportunity to use our imaginations, from walking home from school, to traveling through the city, to bath time, to dinner time. I am confident that treating children with respect will create an environment that keeps both child and care taker accountable for their actions. I think every obstacle or hard moment can be spun into an adventure. I am not afraid to set boundaries, guidelines and structure. Most importantly, I think that fun and play are at the heart of every moment.

Frankly, I'm a big kid who chose to play make believe for a living, so when I have the opportunity to be inspired by the adventurous imagination of a child I am constantly inspired to tell more stories. Really, it's a win win situation.