With experience in both school and home environments, I provide 1:1 intentional respite care in the way each family has discovered works best for their child's unique needs and learning style. When I begin work with a new family, the most effective training comes from simply observing the relationship between the caregiver and their loved one. I am excited to learn new cares/support strategies; I come along with tools and ideas from previous experience, too! Most of my experience has been with children and teens between ages 3 and 17, though I am comfortable with infants and young adults. I love getting to know all about kids' special interests and joining them in whatever activities encourage them to connect. My personal interests include making music, drawing and painting, being outside, reading and writing stories, and gardening.