“I started here in October 2021 as a before and after care counselor at Brunner Elementary School. This is actually my sixth year working in child care; I previously worked before and after care and summer camp for another YMCA. Plus, I am also a substitute teacher and am working toward becoming a teacher.

At the Y, I love the way we interact with our kids and all the different activities we offer. I love the creative ways that the kids play and think, and how they are willing to take on ideas and games and make them their own. They run wild with the ideas you give them. For example, one day they wanted to play tag, but we created a whole new game that they are now always asking to play. I also like to challenge them with new ideas and games and inspire them to do their best.”