About Joanne

I'd describe my personality as thoughtful, optimistic, energetic. I like working with kids because of the joy and wonder they have for the simplest things. Working with kids just makes me smile. I'm looking for a job that is in the evenings during the week (5:00 or later) or on weekends. I started working with kids 25 years ago. I have three grown children in their 20s, I was a Girl Scout Leader for 7 years, and ran a pony camp on our horse farm for 5 years. In my spare time, I like to hike, bike, boat, paddleboard, practice yoga, spend time with friends and family. One thing you should know about me is that I take childcare responsibilities seriously, and will treat them the way I would want someone to have treated my own children. My skills include creative play even when toys are not available, arts and crafts, understanding the needs of infants based on their behavior and types of cries.