I was born and raised on the Oregon Coast. I moved to

Portland from Newport 27 years ago to attend business

school. I graduated in 1999 from Heald College OfBusiness,

with a Diploma in Computerized Business Administration. ​

After graduation I worked in office environments in

various administrative roles. I did this for many years

but was never quite happy. I felt like a “square peg” in a

round hole. No matter how hard you try to make it fit...

it just doesn't. So, I traded my business attire for more

casual attire - my dress shoes for flats - and made a

career and life changing decisionto become a nanny.​

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                After making this decision, I decided to continue my

                education by attending workshops in the community and                          online. I currently have over 600 hours of early childhood                      education credit. I have applied these hours,along with some                    college credit, to the Oregon Registry, which is a statewide pro    ram that recognizes the professional growth and achievement of people                    who care for children. I am currently on step 9 of 12, and                    l continue my education to complete all 12 steps.

 

I have been working in the child care industry for the

past 16 years.  However, I have 20+ years of personal 

experience caring for, raising, and loving children. 

Though I have experience with all ages of children, I am 

strictly an infant/toddler nanny (0-3yrs). Their natural

curiosity, honesty, and innocence about the world around

them is truly amazing!  By nature I am a very caring and

nurturing person.  It is no wonder that this is my

favorite age group and the group I have the most

experience with, as they are the ones in most need of

love and guidance. 

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                         I am a very fun-loving and active nanny. I belong to                           several local groups which allow me to network and to                           provide group outings with other care providers and                             their children. I believe that children - especially                           babies - are learning and absorbing things all the                             time. I enjoy fostering this learning and natural                               curiosity by stimulating them with fun and                                     educational activities. Whether it be reading books,                           doing an art project, playing with sensory items, or                           going out and exploring our wonderful city, I am                               constantly looking for new and fun ways to engage with the children in my care. 

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