Ms. Lisa-Marie

Birthday: May 9

Hometown: Bronx, NY (Go Yankees!) and Naples, FL

Other languages spoken: Fluent Spanish

Favorite Crayola color: Pink Flamingo

Background: I graduated in December 2010 with my Master’s in Social Work and I now work as the academic advisor for the Bachelors of Social Work program. I have been working with children since I was 13, when I volunteered at my church’s summer camp program. Since then I have been a preschool teacher’s assistant, preschool teacher, nanny, and babysitter. I love going home and seeing children who were in my class when they were two years old, and are now in fourth grade. It never fails to amaze me just how fast they grow!

I have experience caring for autistic children.

Future plans: I want to continue my education and get licensed so that I can open an office to do play therapy and grief counseling with children.

When she's not babysitting: I’m a huge sports fan and love watching games. I am a diehard Yankees, Giants, Knicks, and FSU fan. I also love reading, cooking, music and photography. Did I mention I am a bit Disney obsessed?! Do you have a Disney princess in the family? I can guarantee we'll be get along fabulously :) My best friend/fellow babysitter Miss Br'Axeton and I can be found at Disney World at least once a month taking pictures with characters and enjoying the rides.

Defining quote: "There must be a thousand girls out there, dreaming the same things as me. But I'm not going to worry about them; I'm dreaming the hardest." - Marilyn Monroe