Ms. Morgan
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Birthday: September 21st
Hometown: Melbourne, FL
Favorite Crayola color: Lavender
Background: I'm currently a student at FSU majoring in criminology and sociology with minors in child development and hospitality management. I have been caring for children on my own since I was 15. I started out by babysitting family members and family friends. In summer 2024, I became a camp counselor at my local recreation center, working with children 5-12, managing groups as big as 40. I work seasonally as needed for the center. I also have been a Girl Scout since I was 5. In my older years in the organization, I would organize events for the younger girls, helping them work on things like self-esteem, teamwork, and creativity. I am a lifetime member, so when I am back in my hometown, I help out with events as needed with my local troops. In high school, I was a part of the early childhood program and club, where I learned how to write lesson plans for children and care for day-to-day needs. Additionally, in high school I ran a music class for special needs students for two years. Overall, I really enjoy spending time with children and fostering learning development for them.
On her own, she’s cared for children as young as: 1 month old
Future plans: My future career goal is to be a child defense attorney!
When she’s not babysitting: I like to watch movies and TV shows, paint, walk, read, hangout with my friends, try new restaurants, and cooking.
Defining quote: "Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination." - Fitzhugh Dodson
“I met Morgan when she was a camp counselor working with kids 6 - 12 years old. I observed her management of multiple age groups in summer camp - it was a large camp overall of 100 children, she was one of a few staff responsible for a group of 30-40 kids. They generated activities, took headcounts, and moved through a daily schedule. She also went on field trips with the kids.
Morgan is able to relate to what the kids are trying to relay while staying in the role of an authoritative adult, correct undesirable behavior by isolating a kid that is disruptive and talk through who the behavior happened or what is an underlying cause. She was very good watching over a group and ensuring safe play, also dealing with injuries, contacting parents if needed.”
“Morgan watched both my children from when the youngest was 3 months old until she moved away 2 years ago. So I’ve seen her with ages 3 months to 5 years. My daughter had a complicated bedtime routine (to prevent night terrors) that required a written step by step instruction. Morgan followed that to the letter and we never had any issues.”