About Natalie

Hello, my name is Natalie. I am gentle, caring, and love encouraging outdoor play and creativity. I have worked through care for two years, and grew up caring for my younger brother and little cousins. In both of these environments I cared for children from as young as 1-year-old to as old as 14. I was also a kids ski instructor for two seasons, through which I gained valuable coaching and outdoor group management skills. I always put my heart into making sure kids feel safe, listened to, cared for, and encouraged in their interests. Aside from childcare, I attended the U. S. Military Academy at West Point for 2 years before separating for a medical condition. Since then I have pursued seasonal adventures, ski instructing, flower gardening, and guiding tours around a glacier in Alaska. I plan to return to school this coming fall to finish my bachelors in Environmental Sciene. I have a CPR certification as a Wilderness First Responder, as well as my own transportation.