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

Portland from Newport 22 years ago to attend business

school. I graduated in 1999 from Heald College Of

Business, 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 decision

to become a nanny.​

​

               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 program that recognizes the professional                       growth and achievement of people who care for children. I am                 currently on step 9 of 12, and will continue my education to                 complete all 12 steps. ​

​

I have been working in the child care industry 

for the past 14 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. 

​

                      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.