About me

I grew up with a younger sister and two dogs in Winston-Salem, NC. I have always been an explorer. I’ve been to 46 states and 13 countries. From hiking across Alaska to riding camels in the Australian outback- I have been lucky to live a life of adventure. I was 6 the first time I went to sleep-away camp (where I learned to sail!) and I went every summer for 10 years; first as a camper, then as a counselor and lifeguard! When I was 15, I lived-in with 16 six-year-old campers for a month. That experience ignited my passion for childcare.

I became a pro at dealing with boo boos when I became a W-EMT in 2018, combining two of my passions- caring for people and the outdoors! At the University of Denver I embraced all things Colorado- I love to ski and hike! During ski season in 2018/19 I worked full time at Breckenridge Childcare. I cared for children 3 months to 3 years and taught ski lessons on the magic carpet. During college, I was a long term caregiver for many families. For three years I was a part-time babysitter for three kids ages 9, 7, and 3. I handled diabetes care and meal prepping for the family. During the days we enjoyed playing outside and going to museums, parks, and libraries. Additionally, I was a household manager for three teen boys. I helped them stay on track with homework and provided transportation/overnight care as needed. The child development courses I took for my BA in Psychology were some of my favorite classes!

For two years following graduation, I worked at Children’s Hospital CO as a Behavioral Health Specialist in pediatric psych. Every day was an opportunity to work 1-on-1 with kids facing extreme hardships and bring comfort to families. I moved to the city last year for a change of pace and I’ve worked several temp jobs en route to finding my place here! For two moths I was a morning nanny to a girl in middle school; helping to prepare breakfast, pick outfits, and get to school on time! I worked as an after school nanny for two girls, 12 and 11, and one boy, 8. I am still a date night sitter for both of these families! Most recently I was a full time nanny for a visiting family from Sweden. Four sweet girls, 11, 7, 5, and 3.