About me

I was born and lived in Alaska for 9 years, before moving down to Colorado. My childhood included an older brother, 2 dogs, and lots of time spent reading, making gingerbread houses, and being outdoors. I loved singing in choir, musicals and the Madrigal Dinner our high school performed every year. After high school, I matriculated at the University of South Carolina and studied international business, accounting, and Spanish. Short stings in logistics and teaching English as a second language followed, along with the realization I wanted to pursue acting full-time. Throughout college and beyond, I had been working for a nanny agency in Colorado, feeding my creative and imaginative side by being around children. Thus, when I moved to New York to study theatre, I naturally continued my caregiving.

The nanny agency required flexibility and adaptability daily since I dealt with children from 3 months to 14 years old in every combination and age-grouping possible. My responsibilities covered the entire spectrum of nanny duties, including diaper changes, nap and bedtime, meal prep and after-school activities, driving to doctor's appointments, resolving conflicts, time management, and sibling squabbles. More recently, I worked with a family for two years who had a four-year-old diagnosed with oppositional defiance disorder and ADHD. Daily routines included trips to the Child Mind Institute for therapy sessions and specialized playtimes incorporating methods learned in sessions. Other families I have worked for during the pandemic all have had similar needs to those from the nanny agency, with the addition of virtual schooling and COVID-19 protocols. My mom is a Speech-Language Pathologist so I have a plethora of experience with special needs children as well.

Being an actor, I love incorporating activities that utilize children's imagination and creative sides. These include staging plays, arts and crafts projects, building forts, and storytime. I believe bringing a sense of magic and creativity, along with a touch of silliness makes for a great environment for kids and parents alike.