About Nellie

As the eldest of four children and 21 grandchildren, I have spent a significant slice of my life "babysitting," although the hours I've spent playing, crafting, and adventuring with my siblings, cousins, and neighbors hardly feels like babysitting. Over the past 8 summers, I have worked at a children's theater company in the western suburbs of Chicago. Working with children to creatively tell a story through music, dance, and art is one of my greatest passions. In December 2015 I graduated from CU Boulder with degrees in Theater and Art and in June of 2019 I graduated from The University of Chicago with a Masters of Arts in Teaching with endorsements in Elementary Education and experience in bilingual education. I taught preschool, fourth grade, fifth grade, sixth grade, and sailing on the weekends during the 20-21 school year at Saint Mary School in Buffalo Grove. I am a passionate educator, coach, and artist, and I'm looking forward to learning more about your family!