About Charles

I'd describe my personality as fun, patient and supportive. I like working with kids because they see the world through a different lens and are always down to learn something new when given the opportunity. I am an older brother of two siblings and we are 16 years apart and my mom was a single parent so I helped take care of them for about three years until I came here to Carbondale. I started working with kids in 2019 when I worked at a YMCA in Washington at Camp Orkila. I was an arts and earth counselor and I taught them all about marine life coming straight from the ocean, archery and games like life in the forest which taught them about food cycles through tag. I've also worked as a youth development professional here in southern Illinois. In my spare time, I like to go hiking, make music, play board games. One thing you should know about me is I am very patient, easygoing and compassionate.