About Madison

Hi there! I'm 28 years old and originally from Michigan! I'm a wilderness first responder and currently a nanny for some really amazing families, and I am also apart of the Bend Forest School. I was a preschool teacher and now I sub and run an herbalism group! Over the past 12 years I've acquired a lot of experience with every age, especially infants and toddlers. I've worked as a caregiver for kiddos with special needs, a treatment specialist for at risk youth, and an autism behavioral therapist. When I moved to Oregon, I spent alternating weeks backpacking in the woods as a wilderness therapy guide. After that, I started my journey with the forest school and nannying. My background is in child welfare, so while providing care I emphasize on attunement, respect, boundaries, co-regulation, connection to nature, and building self confidence. I am passionate about learning, Mother Earth and being kind. Im looking forward to playing in the mud and building fairy houses with your littles!